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negligent

[neg-li-juhnt] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt /


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In March, a Los Angeles jury found that Meta-owned Instagram and Google-owned YouTube were negligent for designing addictive features that harmed the mental health of a California woman.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Now, he’s suing USC for promissory estoppel, fraud, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and negligent misrepresentation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The company denied it was negligent "as alleged or at all" and said Rees' "faulty instructions" led to the accident.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

Meaningful privacy laws should include data minimization, restrictions on dark patterns and liability for negligent technological design.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

There are always untenable events, freak happenings like someone recognizing you, or at worst, the trouble results from a foolish and negligent spy, like my time with Luzan.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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