This guide provides information on different torts, and links to publications and materials related to court actions involving tort liability. This Answer form is used to respond to the initial papers (Summons and Complaint) that started a civil lawsuit.If you believe that MnDOT was negligent, causing damage or injury to you or your property, please follow these steps to submit a tort claim to MnDOT. A tort is a wrongful act other than a breach of contract that results in injury to another party's person property dignity or reputation. A tort is an act or omission that causes legally cognizable harm to persons or property.