In the Mississippi vs New York context, which statement is correct regarding reimbursement for intentional torts?

• A. New York prohibits seeking reimbursement when the claim is based on an intentional tort.
• B. Mississippi prohibits seeking reimbursement when the claim is based on an intentional tort.
• C. Both Mississippi and New York prohibit seeking reimbursement for intentional torts.
• D. Neither Mississippi nor New York prohibits seeking reimbursement for intentional torts.

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is how state law treats reimbursement when the claim rests on an intentional tort. In Mississippi, the rule is to prohibit seeking reimbursement for collateral-source payments in cases based on an intentional tort. This means if someone was harmed by an intentional act, the plaintiff cannot demand that the tortfeasor reimburse them for expenses already paid by insurance or other sources. It’s about not letting the defendant shift responsibility for those costs in intentional-harm scenarios, even if funds came from collateral sources. New York follows a different approach, so in the Mississippi-New York comparison, Mississippi’s prohibition is the correct posture.