However, federal courts are not limited in their ability to hear tort cases arising out of domestic situations by the doctrine.
There have been more than a dozen alien tort cases filed against companies since the mid-1990's, but none have so far gone to a jury trial.
Rules of evidence are no different in an action for conversion than any other tort case.
Contrary to public perceptions, not every tort case is a jackpot giveaway.
Brill has also been a consultant on numerous tort cases.
But there are two central differences between huge tort cases and these cases.
Most toxic tort cases arise either from exposure to pharmaceutical drugs or occupational exposures.
In recent years, lawyers have been filing an increasing number of environmental toxic tort cases.
Like all other tort cases, the plaintiff or their attorney files a lawsuit in a court with appropriate jurisdiction.
Additionally, reciprocal justice in tort cases serves to compensate the victim (see above).