negligence
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"The statement of claim predominantly seeks reliefs for environmental damages, negligence, and the halting of commercial asset divestments," the judge said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Thai authorities are investigating if negligence was what led to the deadly inferno at a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, as survivors reported doors being locked and the lack of signage demarcating emergency exits.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
He said Solomon is leading the search and it would be negligence for Ruemmler to not be involved, adding that no one knows Goldman’s legal and regulatory challenges better than her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
In the little light Johnny recognized the rolling black eye, poetic negligence of dress.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
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