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tort

[tawrt] / tɔrt /








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He said he anticipates filing around 80 tort claims stemming from the immigration enforcement actions there.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Unlike civil rights lawsuits, in which juries decide the verdict, in tort cases, judges make that call.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

A few weeks ago, she filed a federal tort claim against the Department of Homeland Security.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The proper arena for weighing innovation incentives against safety is the federal regulatory process—not after-the-fact state tort suits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

I was far more excited about the prospect of my brother taking his wedding vows, in other words, than I was about reviewing what constituted a tort.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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