Assault

1. Defendant acted with intent to cause, or threatened to cause harmful or offensive contact;
2. Plaintiff reasonably believed the harmful or offensive contact was imminent;
3. Plaintiff did not consent to Defendant’s conduct;
4. Plaintiff was harmed; and
5. Defendant’s conduct was a substantial factor in causing Plaintiff’s harm.

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