Tort 8 negligence

This deep dive into negligence law for the Multi-State Bar Examination (MBE) covers the four essential elements of a negligence claim. Here is a breakdown of the topics discussed in the video: Introduction and the Foundation of Negligence: (0:00 - 3:45) Element 1: Duty of Care: (5:36 - 20:13) Palsgraf v. Long Island Railroad Co. analysis Zone of danger vs. societal obligation Exceptions (rescuers, special relationships, contracts, etc.) Element 2: Breach and the Standard of Care: (20:24 - 55:10) The Reasonably Prudent Person standard Objective vs. subjective standards (physical/mental limitations, superior skills, intoxication) Children and adult activities Cost-benefit analysis (Learned Hand formula) Industry custom and professional standards Land occupier duties (trespassers, licensees, invitees) and modern trends Res Ipsa Loquitur (Ybarra v. Spangard) Element 3: Causation: (55:12 - 1:09:48) Actual cause (But-for test, substantial factor, alternative causation) Proximate cause (Scope of liability, foreseeability) Eggshell skull rule Intervening vs. superseding causes (medical malpractice, acts of God, criminal acts) Element 4: Damages and Special Rules: (1:09:50 - 1:17:40) Requirement of actual harm (no nominal damages) Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress (NIED) Wrongful death vs. survival actions Wrongful life vs. wrongful birth Conclusion and Synthesis: (1:17:42 - 1:20:08)