A tort is a wrongful act (other than a breach of a contract) that creates civil legal liability for money damages—and in some situations entitles the injured party to injunctive relief—an injunction or court order for the person or entity committing the wrongful act to stop a certain behavior or action. A person who commits a tort is known as a tortfeasor.

Torts are often associated with personal injury claims, as many torts can cause personal injuries. These claims and the related law are sometimes broadly referred to as tort law.

In Connecticut, a tort is recognized as a civil wrong that can arise from various negligent, reckless, or intentional actions that cause harm to another person. This harm can result in the injured party seeking monetary damages or, in certain cases, injunctive relief to prevent the tortfeasor from continuing the harmful behavior. Tort law in Connecticut covers a wide range of wrongful acts, including but not limited to personal injury, defamation, invasion of privacy, and product liability. Personal injury claims are a common type of tort where the injured party seeks compensation for injuries sustained due to someone else's negligence, such as in car accidents, slip and fall incidents, or medical malpractice. Connecticut's tort law is governed by state statutes and case law, and it operates under a modified comparative negligence system, which means that a plaintiff's recovery can be reduced by their percentage of fault, provided it is not more than 50 percent. If the plaintiff is found to be more than 50 percent at fault, they cannot recover damages.