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Tortfeasor
Person or entity legally responsible for causing harm.
In claim context, the tortfeasor is the at-fault party (driver, contractor, neighbor) whose negligence created liability. Subrogation pursues the tortfeasor.
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Where you encounter "Tortfeasor"
Policyholders encounter "Tortfeasor" in claim correspondence, subrogation discussions, and legal proceedings.
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