liable
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The lawsuit argues both platforms were defectively designed and engaged in false marketing about safety for young users and so should be held liable for the harm young John Doe came to.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
For years, tech companies have faced lawsuits over whether they should be held liable for harm posed by the design and use of their products.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
The suit also seeks to hold Altman personally liable for harm it says he has caused Floridians.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
“Wouldn’t it be easier to pour out some in a pitcher? You’re liable to spill it that way.”
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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