criminal liability and civil liability

1. Some actions can be both criminal acts as well as tortious ones (e.g., battery). Should a person be subjected to both criminal liability and civil liability for the same actions? Defend your position with at least two examples taken from current events or well-known lawsuits.

2. Discuss whether you think American society is too litigious or not litigious enough. What are some of the implications of reforming the civil tort system, reducing the amount of money that plaintiffs may be awarded for negligent conduct?

1. Some actions can be both criminal acts as well as tortious ones (e.g., battery). Should a person be subjected to both criminal liability and civil liability for the same actions? Defend your position with at least two examples taken from current events or well-known lawsuits.

2. Discuss whether you think American society is too litigious or not litigious enough. What are some of the implications of reforming the civil tort system, reducing the amount of money that plaintiffs may be awarded for negligent conduct?

1. Some actions can be both criminal acts as well as tortious ones (e.g., battery). Should a person be subjected to both criminal liability and civil liability for the same actions? Defend your position with at least two examples taken from current events or well-known lawsuits.

2. Discuss whether you think American society is too litigious or not litigious enough. What are some of the implications of reforming the civil tort system, reducing the amount of money that plaintiffs may be awarded for negligent conduct?