wrongful

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"That changes the whole landscape," said Jay Edelson, a plaintiffs lawyer who has wrongful death lawsuits pending against OpenAI.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The plane maker initially faced 155 civil cases alleging wrongful death and negligence, among other claims, but it has settled the vast majority of claims.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In addition, she takes wrongful termination and other employment cases, banking and finance litigation, and criminal defense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Families of the 25 campers and two counselors who died last year have sued the Eastlands for negligence and wrongful death, claiming they weren’t prepared for the flood and disregarded repeated warnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

As expected, the defendants all claimed immunity for the conduct that had resulted in Walter's wrongful conviction.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson