wrongful

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On Wednesday, jurors determined that Nancy and Karim Iskander should receive a combined $59 million for past and future wrongful death damages for the loss of Mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

At the time of his death, Salmond had launched another lawsuit against the government alleging misfeasance - a civil term which covers the wrongful exercise of lawful authority.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Liu challenged his employer in arbitration and requested compensation for wrongful termination.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

A number of AI companies, including OpenAI and Google, have been the subject of wrongful death lawsuits.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

As he was the person most in charge of Walter's wrongful prosecution and conviction, it was hard to reconcile his immunity with his culpability in the whole affair, but there was little we could do.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson