If a patient was trying to leave against medical advice and you physically blocked the door, that is false imprisonment and an intentional tort. A nursing student is listing examples of unintentional torts.There are different types of torts in California. Here, we will run through a brief list of the most common torts that result in lawsuits in this state. TORT: To commit a tort is to act in a manner that is wrongful and injurious toward another. Within tort law, there are three primary categories of torts: intentional torts, negligent torts, and strict liability torts. Two categories of torts affecting nursing practice are intentional torts and unintentional torts. There are numerous specific torts including trespass, assault, battery, negligence, products liability, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Forms of traditional complete and separate defense: 1. Apply the comparative fault rules, OR. 2.