lawsuit

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Delays in the building program led to a second lawsuit and court order that is now on appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

She shared details of the allegations in a New York Times article published before her lawsuit.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The department did not respond to questions about Gordon’s comments or his lawsuit.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

If a social-media company is sued, it should in turn bring a lawsuit against the parents, seeking damages equal to the amount awarded in the original case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“I believe that the school is afraid of a lawsuit, and that perhaps is why they lost their sense of proportion, no? Please do not repeat me.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt