Through its interpretive programs, the tax-exempt, non-profit, American Museum of Tort Law seeks to increase citizen understanding of tort law.
The AMTL will present a unique mix of historic displays, with interactive experiences to illustrate the workings and effect of Tort Law. The Museum will be a national repository for Tort Cases that Made a Difference, including exhibits on: Big tobacco; dangerous pharmaceutical products and medical devices; unsafe industrial materials, tools and toys; contaminated foods, and many others.
In addition to the exhibits, the Museum will serve as a digital clearinghouse for contemporary developments and judicial decisions of interest to scholars, media and the general public.
Future plans for the AMTL include: development of national outreach and educational programming, including traveling exhibits; and a full-sized, state of the art courtroom where prominent lawyers will re-enact landmark cases for live and web-cast audiences.
A word from AMTL President, Ralph Nader: “After you tour this first law museum in the U.S., you’ll likely talk about what you’ve seen with your friends, because it will resonate with many of their own daily experiences and, we hope, their past or future service as jurors. Also, isn’t it good to see how tort law enables the little guys to bring the big boys to justice for their wrongful injuries?”
For additional information: AMTL’s Mission, Vision and original Concept Paper can be found at www.tortmuseum.org.
Through its interpretive programs, the tax-exempt, nonprofit, American Museum of Tort Law seeks to increase citizen understanding of Tort Law and the role the body of law plays in the protection of personal freedom and safety.
