Learn about the tort law in Canada, its different types according to Canadian statutes and common law, and the filing of tort claims in court. Voluntary means that the act or conduct must be conscious; the defendant's mind must prompt and direct such act or conduct.A mass tort is a civil lawsuit involving many victims who are all demanding compensation from the same defendants. Torts Division attorneys defend the City and its employees in lawsuits that allege negligence or willful and wanton conduct resulting in injury or death. Tort law cases fall under three categories: negligence, intentional harm, and strict liability. An intentional tort occurs when someone wrongfully and purposefully acts and that causes harm to another. At Hinshaw, our team of more than 75 attorneys helps domestic and international clients minimize potential exposure and achieve results in and out of court. A Canadian opt-out class action settled. Bankruptcies. They have to be in the course of their employment (i. E doing something work-related); The employee commits a tort.