negligence
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The Texas Rangers recently opened a criminal probe into complaints of negligence by camp leaders on the night of the flood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Maurice Leiter allowed Svetnoy's claims of negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress, but threw out a claim of assault, according to documents released on Friday.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
In addition to negligence, his lawsuit also accuses the producers of intentional infliction of emotional distress.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
On Tuesday, a new trial for criminal negligence will begin of the seven-strong medical team that was caring for Maradona in his final days, as he was recovering from brain surgery.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The five patients had not been lost because of any negligence on his part.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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