QUESTION: My son was running in school and there was another child running to her classroom. They collided with each other and the child fell and broke her glasses. I would like to know if I am responsible for the child’s glasses since it was an accident. ANSWER: “Causation” is an essential element of a tort action. Defendants are not liable unless their conduct (i.e., act or omission constituting a breach of duty to plaintiff) was a “legal cause” of plaintiff’s injury. [Saelzler v.Advanced Group 400 (2001) 25 C4th 763,.
QUESTION: When I filed for divorce, my husband illegally accessed my computer and stole a personal diary document (court-acknowledged as stolen) which caused my kids to be taken away and a restraining order issued against me. I defended myself in family court and Child Services. Both were found in my favor and he now has a restraining order. He showed the stolen letter to my professional network. Do I have a lawsuit for emotional damages and loss of income-network? How was I going to find a job after what he.