negligent
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The city of Malibu has filed a suit of its own accusing the city of L.A., the state and several other entities of engaging in negligent conduct that enabled the fire’s destruction.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Lawsuits by the trustee and investors also allege McClain’s lender, Rabo AgriFinance, was negligent in trusting McClain’s word that he had bought 87,000 cattle with its money.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
A widow whose husband was killed in a car accident by a negligent driver but who could not bring a lawsuit because of a federal statute preserving governmental immunity.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
It would be negligent to write about Arsenal beating a direct opponent without mentioning their most effective tool this season.
From BBC • May 30, 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
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