What can comic books and superheroes teach us about torts? Join Law and the Multiverse co-authors James Daily and Ryan Davidson as they discuss the state actor doctrine and its implications, including sovereign immunity and comparative versus contributory negligence. Other topics include public and private necessity, the duty to rescue, and Good Samaritan laws. Is Batman a state actor? Does he have a duty to rescue others, and are his actions covered by Good Samaritan laws? Can Superman claim a defense of necessity for claims brought against him after a battle? Find out in this out of the ordinary webcast that will give you insight into the law in a most unusual way!
Speakers:
James Daily is an attorney licensed in Missouri and a graduate of the Washington University in St. Louis School of Law (08). He is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. By day, he works for the Stanford University Hoover Institutions Project on Commercializing Innovation and represents clients in intellectual property matters.
Ryan Davidson is an attorney licensed in Indiana and a graduate of Notre Dame Law School (09). He practices in Fort Wayne, mostly in insurance law.
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