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plaintiff

[pleyn-tif] / ˈpleɪn tɪf /
NOUN
accuser
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This fee structure, Ford argues, has turned the law into a bonanza for plaintiff attorneys.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 18, 2026

And it gets worse: The Mathews test doesn’t just apply to disputes over immigration bond hearings, but any time a plaintiff alleges they’ve had their due process violated.

From Slate Jun. 17, 2026

The six-month delay was vehemently opposed by most plaintiff attorneys, who say their clients have suffered horrific abuse and are in desperate need of cash.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

In March, Meta and Google were found liable for harms caused by a 20-year old plaintiff who said they intentionally built their platforms to be addictive.

From BBC Jun. 1, 2026

“Donte, can I make you lead plaintiff? Can I do that?”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

The plaintiffs argue that Tylenol use during pregnancy can lead to autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

We invited him to debate Jeffrey Kessler, co-lead attorney for the athlete plaintiffs in the House case that created this brave new world.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

A firm spokesperson denied soliciting clients and said it was Orchid who had tried to use Henderson to illegally gather plaintiffs in the landfill cases.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 12, 2026

Indeed, the first case to raise these questions resulted in a win for the transgender plaintiffs.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

At 5:55 the next morning, Dr. King and four other leaders, none of whom were plaintiffs in Browder v.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose




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