plaintiff
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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
The Texas Tribune reported last year that Mr. Paxton’s AG office has approved 13 contingency-fee contracts with plaintiff firms.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
The retailer won another lawsuit in Indiana in March, where the plaintiff claimed he was sent promotional messaging, despite being on the national do-not-contact list.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Local organizers understood the strategic importance of finding a sympathetic plaintiff to challenge bus segregation in the Deep South.
From Salon • May 20, 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
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