Giving the injured party the information they need to understand what a tort claim is, when it's needed, and how to file a tort claim. View the Washington State Tort Claim Form Packet Instructions in our extensive collection of PDFs and resources.The purpose of this book is to assist first year law students in mastering the subject of torts through the tool of multiplechoice questions. Professor Lindsay Wiley from American University Washington College of Law introduces Torts. This is the first in a series of videos. What Qualifies as a Claim Against the State? What is a Tort Case, and What does it Involve in Washington? Tort cases are civil lawsuits that arise from personal injury, harm, property damage, or loss.