wrongful

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On Wednesday, jurors determined that Nancy and Karim Iskander should receive a combined $59 million for past and future wrongful death damages for the loss of Mark.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Dozens of U.S. citizens and immigrants are seeking millions in damages, alleging excessive force, wrongful detention and other abuses by federal agents during immigration raids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

JPMorgan Chase was ordered to pay former wealth manager Brent Ryan Bodner $4.25 million in a wrongful termination case.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

A number of AI companies, including OpenAI and Google, have been the subject of wrongful death lawsuits.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Many judges, prosecutors, and defense lawyers do a poor job of recognizing the special needs of the mentally disabled, which leads to wrongful convictions, lengthier prison terms, and high rates of recidivism.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson