Introduction of Allen Linden

Abstract

The topic for this symposium has focused on what the world can learn from United States tort law. It asks: "Does the World Still Need United States Tort Law-or Did it Ever?" The question that I would like to ask is a different one: "Does the World of Tort Law Still Need Allen Linden--or Did it Ever?" The answer to that question is simple and unequivocal-a resounding yes! The presence at this symposium of so many of the world's leading tort scholars to pay tribute to Allen Linden is a testament to that.