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 reality remains — the Center requires an urgent and significant restoration — a truth that even the plaintiff acknowledges.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Large asset managers effectively sue themselves—they are both class plaintiffs and shareholders—and plaintiff lawyers typically take 25% on the turn.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 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
“I was right next to the plaintiff when this incident occurred,” Danny says, standing next to me.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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