555: Listen and Learn -- The Breach Element of a Negligence Claim (Torts)

555: Listen and Learn -- The Breach Element of a Negligence Claim (Torts)

Author: Alison Monahan and Lee Burgess - Law School Toolbox, LLC May 11, 2026 Duration: 20:45

Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're discussing the different methods a plaintiff may use to establish the second element of a negligence claim -- breach. We also talk about the "res ipsa loquitur" doctrine, and we will walk through several hypotheticals involving breach of the standard of care. 

In this episode we discuss:

  • An overview of negligence claims
  • The reasonable person standard
  • The "res ipsa loquitur" doctrine
  • Hypothetical scenarios involving breach of the standard of care

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Alison & Lee


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