Intentional torts are actions that someone takes on purpose that hurt another person. Here are some common examples of intentional torts you might see in daily life:

1. Assault and Battery:

   • Assault: This is when someone threatens to hurt you or makes you feel scared that they will.
   • Battery: This means actually hitting or touching someone in a way that hurts them. In 2019, there were around 811,500 reported cases of aggravated assault in the United States.

2. Defamation:

   • This is when someone spreads false information that hurts another person's reputation. In 2020, about 5% of lawsuits in state courts were for defamation.

3. False Imprisonment:

   • This is when someone is kept from moving freely without legal reasons. In the U.S., if someone experiences false imprisonment, they might get a lot of money in compensation. Reports show that these cases often lead to awards from $50,000 to over$1 million.

4. Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress (IIED):

   • This means doing something very extreme or crazy that hurts someone’s feelings a lot. A study showed that claims of IIED grew by about 25% from 2015 to 2020, meaning more people are recognizing how emotional harm can impact lives.

5. Trespass:

   • This is when someone enters another person’s property without permission. According to property laws, trespassing can result in fines that might cost up to $1,000, depending on how serious the situation is.

Knowing about these examples helps us understand the effects of intentional torts in our personal lives and at work.