This guide provides information on different torts, and links to publications and materials related to court actions involving tort liability. Understand how to file an injury claim against the state or local government in Minnesota, including providing "notice of claim."A civil action is a lawsuit that involves money, injury or damages, return of property, civil rights, or other non-criminal matters. 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. Limits on product defect tort claims. A tort is an act or omission that gives rise to injury or harm to another and amounts to a civil wrong for which courts impose liability. In the meantime, you could read the "Beginners Mistakes" Thread and do not hesitate to ask any question. If you believe you have a claim against the DNR for damage to you or your property, please follow these steps to submit a tort claim. Minnesota law sets the rules for personal injury cases in the state. Lawsuits over socalled "intentional torts" like defamation and assault.
