negligent

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Jurors found the companies were negligent, and the design of their apps caused harm to children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

The charges are dereliction of duty and aggravated negligent destruction.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Like, I don’t want to be a negligent friend, but I don’t know how to help Morgan if I can’t even talk to her.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli