wrongful death
Americannoun
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On Wednesday, jurors determined that Nancy and Karim Iskander should receive a combined $59 million for past and future wrongful death damages for the loss of Mark.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2026
A number of AI companies, including OpenAI and Google, have been the subject of wrongful death lawsuits.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
The plane maker initially faced 155 civil cases alleging wrongful death and negligence, among other claims, but it has settled the vast majority of claims.
From Barron's ● May 4, 2026
Families of the 25 campers and two counselors who died last year have sued the Eastlands for negligence and wrongful death, claiming they weren’t prepared for the flood and disregarded repeated warnings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 24, 2026
My mother, concerned about the effects on her children of a drawn-out legal affair, opted to settle out of court, despite believing she had a larger wrongful death case.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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