negligent
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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
Mamdani last week also issued a 23-point plan to address a variety of other renter complaints, including strengthening the city’s ability to take legal action against negligent landlords with numerous safety violations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Pumping more groundwater than is sustainably replenished is not only negligent, but dangerous to the American Desert Southwest,” he said in the joint statement with other opponents of the project.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Monetary damages being sought include those for anguish, injury and medical expenses, as well as "exemplary" damages because Tesla's actions have been "grossly negligent."
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 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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