LA 312 - Torts and Personal Injury

    Recent Professors
    Monica L. Gable, Audra G. Wake, Jacqueline K. Yago
    Recent Semesters
    Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    None.
    Summer 2026 Sections
    View Summer 2026 sections of LA 312
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is an overview of substantive tort law as it pertains to personal injury (PI) cases. Students explore key concepts, including negligence, intentional torts, and strict liability, as well as the essential elements required to establish liability and the defenses available to defendants. The course also covers pretrial procedures, focusing on discovery, settlement negotiations, and preparation of witnesses and trial materials. � � � � � � � � � � � � � �
    Usually Held
    Tue Thu 5:00pm–6:30pm, Sat 11:00am–12:30pm, Sat 9:00am–10:35am, Tue 5:00pm–6:30pm