Tortfeasor (Noun)
Meaning
A party who has committed a tort.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The court found the driver to be the tortfeasor in the car accident case, liable for damages to the plaintiff's vehicle and medical expenses.
- As the tortfeasor, the company was ordered to pay compensation to the employees who were injured in the workplace accident.
- The plaintiff's lawyer argued that the defendant was the tortfeasor, having recklessly caused harm to the plaintiff through their negligent actions.
- In the lawsuit, the tortfeasor was found to have breached their duty of care, resulting in significant financial losses for the plaintiff.
- The insurance company refused to cover the tortfeasor's liability, citing a clause in the policy that excluded intentional acts.