liability

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By comparison, $125 million was “a bargain for the county,” said Govan, “Because they had the liability of ownership of those buildings and the deferred maintenance was extraordinary.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Conor Benn says WBC welterweight champion Ryan Garcia is "good for boxing" but believes the American is a "liability".

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Choosing not to file or pay as a form of protest can result in penalties, interest, and potentially criminal liability for willful noncompliance,” she added.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Mitchell also owns, through a limited liability company, real estate used by the centers—meaning she could remain a landlord for her former business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Separately, there was civil liability, with Phill worrying “they could take everything,” if the Furfaros and O’Dells successfully sued the Shaws.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel