“The Disorderly Conduct of Words”: Civil Liability for Injuries Caused by the Dissemination of False or Inaccurate Information

This Article is concerned with the potential liability of those who disseminate false or inaccurate information which causes physical injury or property damage to those who rely upon it. It will not address the question of whether those who advocate or depict violence or other antisocial activities should also be subject to liability. For the most part, such publications are considered to be a form of constitutionally protected speech even when they directly cause physical harm to others. A...