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There are three main elements to a tort claim. First, it must be proved that there was a wrongful act or omission (=failure to act) by the defendant. (translegal.com)

"consequential damage. Damage or injury that does not directly and immediately result from a wrongful act, but instead indirectly and/or after elapse of some time. Consequential damage usually cannot be foreseen and is often unrecoverable through litigation, unless the offending party was notified in advance that the aggrieved party would suffer such damage. Also called indirect damage or special damage. ()

The wrongful act of a public officer gives rise to an obligation in delict. (parliament.uk)

Directors and officers liability Insurance (often called "D&O") is liability insurance payable to the directors and officers of a company, or to the organization(s) itself, as indemnification (reimbursement) for losses or advancement of defense costs in the event an insured suffers such a loss as a result of a legal action brought for alleged wrongful acts in their capacity as directors and officers. (Wikipedia)