liable
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Experts have said the recent success of a California lawsuit arguing Meta and YouTube could be held liable for the addictive design of their platforms could open the door to a slew of similar complaints.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
“Dare Market may be held liable for serious injuries or death resulting from the ‘Scientology challenge,’” read the letter from attorney Rebecca Nell Kaufman.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
AIs that purport to form a human relationship should be held under a fiduciary duty, with the companies behind them liable for heavy damages if it’s violated.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Dozens of rally participants were later held civilly liable.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026
And as they climbed, they found the ground firmer, the handholds more secure, the footholds less liable to roll and twist their ankles.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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