wrongful death
Americannoun
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One names the United States and seeks damages under the Federal Tort Claims Act, alleging wrongful death, negligence and other misconduct.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
They are suing the company for wrongful death.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
L.A. attorney Brian Claypool, who handles wrongful death litigation, said the autopsy and toxicology results “will be crucial in this tragic death to ascertain legal liability.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
In May, the rapper's stepbrother Maurice Shakur filed a wrongful death lawsuit in civil court.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 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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