negligence

Example Sentences

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The jury found that Uber was not liable for negligence or design defects, but was liable for apparent agency, according to court documents.

From The Wall Street Journal

Defence barrister James Leonard KC argued that "human error" did not amount to gross negligence.

From BBC

Defence barristers previously told the trial there was no doubt Motin was at fault for the collision, but claimed his actions did not amount to gross negligence manslaughter.

From BBC

That law shields individual federal employees from being held financially responsible for negligence or wrongdoing done in the course of their job, but it does allow suits seeking compensation from government agencies.

From The Wall Street Journal

The captain of a cargo ship that collided with a tanker in the North Sea has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter.

From BBC