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liable

[lahy-uh-buhl] / ˈlaɪ ə bəl /




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The lawsuit argues both platforms were defectively designed and engaged in false marketing about safety for young users and so should be held liable for the harm young John Doe came to.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

The suit also seeks to hold Altman personally liable for harm it says he has caused Floridians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

He added that he believes OpenAI and Altman could be liable for potentially up to “billions of dollars” based on their alleged conduct.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

And as they climbed, they found the ground firmer, the handholds more secure, the footholds less liable to roll and twist their ankles.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman




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