You must first file a claim meeting the requirements of the California Tort Claims Act (Government Code §§ 810-996.6). A tort is a negligent action or failure to act that causes harm to one or more people or property damage.There are many grounds on which a personal injury claim may be brought, including negligence, intentionally harmful conduct, and strict liability. A tort is conduct that results in injury or wrongful death to another person. Tort law includes negligent acts and intentional torts. Wrongful death claims typically result from negligent actions leading to a fatality. In any negligence case, the plaintiff must prove that the defendant's negligent conduct was a substantial factor in causing the plaintiff's injuries. No information is available for this page. Sacramento Attorneys Hold Negligent Parties Accountable for Your Injury. Sacramento Attorneys Hold Negligent Parties Accountable for Your Injury.