Torts Lecture Three: Defamation, Privacy Torts, Economic Torts, and Vicarious Liability (Part 3 of 3)

This lecture comprehensively explores four distinct areas of tort law. Defamation protects reputation from false statements, outlining its elements and constitutional limitations. The four privacy torts—intrusion upon seclusion, appropriation, public disclosure of private facts, and false light—safeguard personal autonomy and identity. Economic torts, including interference with contracts and prospective advantage, address wrongful interference with business relationships. Finally, vicarious liability examines how responsibility for tortious acts can extend to others through relationships like employer-employee.