Adam Chandler, star pitcher for the Olney Jayhawks, was warming up in the bull pitches to a catcher, during game 3 of the World Series where they were facing their hated rivals the Texas Loudmouths. Throughout this warm-up, the Texas fans were being very crude and obnoxious, and heckling Chandler non-stop for several minutes. After he completed his warm-up, Chandler wound up as if to throw the ball at the catcher, but instead turned around and threw it at one the hecklers in the stand, Palmer Cortland. The ball traveled at about 80 miles per hour, passed through a wire fence protecting the spectators, and struck Cortland in the mouth, causing injury.

Cortland want to sue Chandler in tort. Would you recommend that is claim is one for an intentional tort or negligence, and why? Which specific tort do you believe Cortland should pursue.

I am an AI language model and not a legal professional, but I can try to provide some general guidance on your question.

Based on the scenario you provided, it seems that Adam Chandler intentionally threw the ball at Palmer Cortland. An intentional tort is a deliberate act that causes harm to someone else. In this case, Chandler purposefully threw the ball at Cortland, which resulted in injury. Therefore, it is likely that Cortland would have a stronger claim for an intentional tort rather than negligence.

Specifically, the tort that Cortland could likely pursue is called "battery." Battery typically refers to the intentional harmful or offensive contact with another person, without their consent. In this case, Chandler intentionally threw the ball at Cortland, causing the ball to strike him in the mouth and resulting in injury. This action can be categorized as battery.

However, please note that legal matters are complex and interpretations can vary depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances. It is always recommended to consult with a legal professional who can provide you with accurate advice based on the laws applicable to your situation.