So what can you do about it from a civil perspective?
Intentional torts to the person are those which involve direct,
intentional or wilful invasions of the physical and mental
integrity of the person. There are three major intentional torts
assault, battery and false imprisonment. This cause of action
identifies that the intentional infliction of harm is ordinarily
unacceptable conduct and the wrongdoer compensating the injured
person for loss suffered is both just and appropriate.
As for proving that the perpetrator/defendant is liable for the
assault, if the incident gave rise to a criminal prosecution (and
the defendant was convicted), you may have a better chance for
success in your civil lawsuit. However, even if there was no
corresponding criminal case or the defendant was not convicted, the
victim in the civil case will have an easier time of showing that
the defendant is liable for committing the alleged abuse.
That's because the standard of proof is lower
