infliction
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In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
"There is no military objective that justifies the wholesale destruction of a society's infrastructure or the deliberate infliction of suffering on civilian populations," he added.
From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2026
While the investigation continued, Townsend sued the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in October 2018, alleging false imprisonment, defamation, racial discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2025
Lively is trying to drop claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress, the publication added.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2025
Even poor Zara did not altogether escape; but, as we are hurrying on to important events, we must pass over her share of infliction.
From The Smuggler: (Vol's I-III) A Tale by G. P. R. (George Payne Rainsford) James
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