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American Museum of Tort Law, Winsted, CT

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American Museum of Tort Law

A Winsted, Connecticut museum devoted to civil justice and the law of injury compensation.

654 Main St, Winsted, CT 06098 · Winsted, CT

About American Museum of Tort Law

The American Museum of Tort Law is a nonprofit educational institution in Winsted, Connecticut, presented as the first museum of its kind dedicated to the law. Its exhibits explore how the civil justice system compensates people harmed by negligence, recklessness, or intentional wrongdoing. Visitors can view well-known cases such as the Liebeck coffee burn lawsuit, the tobacco litigation, and the Ford Pinto claims, and see how those cases led to safer corporate practices. The museum also offers a virtual tour, educational programs for students and educators, and a range of civic learning events.

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