negligence
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On Tuesday, a new trial for criminal negligence will begin of the seven-strong medical team that was caring for Maradona in his final days, as he was recovering from brain surgery.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
“Given the conditions and the level of medical negligence we are already challenging in court, this should not come as a surprise.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak was also arrested on Saturday, after a panel appointed to investigate the unrest recommended the pair be prosecuted for criminal negligence.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
The industry said it supports rooting out suspected fraud and negligence.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
On Tuesday, July 18, the jury charged him, Fire Marshal Murphy, and two Hercules officers with criminal negligence and referred the charges to a grand jury.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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