wrongful death
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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“I was crossing the road. I was not crossing the racetrack,” she testified Tuesday in the civil wrongful death trial against her son’s convicted killer, Rebecca Grossman, and former Dodgers pitcher Scott Erickson.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
"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
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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