negligent

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In 2018, Boulder County sued Exxon Mobil and the Canadian oil company Suncor Energy, accusing the companies of “intentional, reckless and negligent conduct.”

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

Starmer said officials would study "very carefully" Wednesday's decision by a jury in Los Angeles, which found that Meta and YouTube were negligent in the design and operation of their platforms.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The lawsuit says the venue is responsible for premises liability and Lamb for negligent hiring and supervision.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The IRS or a court can impose this when a taxpayer hasn’t engaged in fraud but has been negligent or substantially understated the tax due.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

And he sought to distinguish what Reggie had done—the act of texting and driving—from other negligent behaviors with terrible consequences.

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