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When Salmond died, aged 69, he had been suing the Scottish government over a botched investigation into harassment complaints made about him.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

When he died aged 69 last year, Salmond had been suing the Scottish government over a botched investigation into harassment complaints made about him.

From BBC • Aug. 18, 2025

Lawyers for Mr Baum, who had been suing the TV personality for £150,000, confirmed a settlement had been agreed.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2023

Since 1982, patients had been suing implant manufacturers in court, with millions of dollars awarded in damages.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2022

I did hear that, while I was away, he had been suing at Court.

From When London Burned : a Story of Restoration Times and the Great Fire by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)