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wrongful death

American  

noun

Law.
  1. the death of a person wrongfully caused, as comprising the grounds of a damage suit.


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"That changes the whole landscape," said Jay Edelson, a plaintiffs lawyer who has wrongful death lawsuits pending against OpenAI.

From BBC May 6, 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

Maurice Shakur claims that these developments make his wrongful death suit fundamentally different than the 1997 lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 29, 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

The Weavers had filed a wrongful death suit for $200 million but settled out of court when the government offered Vicki’s three daughters $1 million each.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

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