negligent

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It ruled those apps are addictive, and deliberately engineered that way – and that its owners have been negligent in their safeguarding of the children who have used them.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A jury found Instagram’s owner Meta and YouTube negligent for operating a product that harmed kids and teens and failed to warn about those dangers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

The lawsuit says the venue is responsible for premises liability and Lamb for negligent hiring and supervision.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Villamide and three other former senior officers are on trial for dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

“I’m sorry,” said Izzy, “is this the same Bebe that you referred to last month as a negligent mother?”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng