plaintiff

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That’s more than just innocence: A plaintiff must demonstrate that an arrest was inherently unreasonable and that police lacked even a reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The law was never intended to permit plaintiff lawyers to police investment outcomes, but rather to ensure that those charged with selecting investments engage in a sound fiduciary process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Many have sued AI firms, alleging copyright infringement; in fact, Disney is a plaintiff in some of that litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

The plaintiff at the heart of the case was only known by her first name Kaley, and after nine days of deliberation, the jurors agreed with her on all counts.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Besides being plaintiff, I’d be visible to the entire school, city, and state as “that kid.”

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