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lawsuit

[law-soot] / ˈlɔˌsut /


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The Labor Department intends to help employers avoid lawsuits stemming from the alternative investments they offer employees in retirement plans.

From The Wall Street Journal

In 2023, Donner filed a lawsuit in a Washington, D.C., court that contended his dismissal was linked to several instances in which he challenged the veracity of the network’s coverage.

From Los Angeles Times

If a social-media company is sued, it should in turn bring a lawsuit against the parents, seeking damages equal to the amount awarded in the original case.

From The Wall Street Journal

An L.A. resident filed a lawsuit over the zoo’s decision and sought to halt the elephants’ transfer.

From Los Angeles Times

Erisa requires sponsors to choose plans “prudently,” and lawsuits often claim that fund fees or strategy choices aren’t suited for retirees.

From Barron's