Which of the following is NOT one of the five torts listed?

• A. Assault
• B. Battery
• C. False Imprisonment
• D. Negligence

Answer: (D)

The concept being tested is distinguishing intentional torts from negligence in healthcare liability. Assault, battery, and false imprisonment are intentional torts: the act involves deliberate or purposeful conduct that causes or threatens unwanted contact or confinement. These are classic examples of the intentional torts often discussed in medical-legal contexts. Negligence, however, is not intentional; it describes harm caused by a failure to meet the standard of care, rather than a deliberate act. To prove negligence, you look for duty, breach of that duty, causation, and damages, not intent to harm. Because negligence isn’t one of the intentional torts, it doesn’t belong in the list of five intentional torts, making it the correct choice.