negligence
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"The statement of claim predominantly seeks reliefs for environmental damages, negligence, and the halting of commercial asset divestments," the judge said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
He said Solomon is leading the search and it would be negligence for Ruemmler to not be involved, adding that no one knows Goldman’s legal and regulatory challenges better than her.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
But environmental activists say this is just one symptom of a growing waste crisis in Indonesia, describing the landfill fire as an "ecological disaster resulting from systemic negligence".
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
In March 2026, the classmate filed a civil lawsuit naming Griffin, ghostwriter Sam Lansky and the book’s publisher, alleging invasion of privacy, negligence and infliction of emotional distress.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
“If I am lucky. That’s if he thinks eet was just from negligence that this ’appened, and not because I was spying.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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