plaintiff

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That’s more than just innocence: A plaintiff must demonstrate that an arrest was inherently unreasonable and that police lacked even a reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The plaintiff was awarded $6 million in damages, with Meta responsible for 70% of that amount and Google’s YouTube on the hook for the remainder.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The law was never intended to permit plaintiff lawyers to police investment outcomes, but rather to ensure that those charged with selecting investments engage in a sound fiduciary process.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Many have sued AI firms, alleging copyright infringement; in fact, Disney is a plaintiff in some of that litigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Besides being plaintiff, I’d be visible to the entire school, city, and state as “that kid.”

From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes