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negligent

[neg-li-juhnt] / ˈnɛg lɪ dʒənt /


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Now, he’s suing USC for promissory estoppel, fraud, breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing and negligent misrepresentation.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

The company denied it was negligent "as alleged or at all".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

A jury in California earlier this year found Meta and Google’s YouTube negligent for operating a product that harmed young children and teens.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

Patricia Avila filed her civil suit against Brown in Los Angeles County Superior Court five years ago, suing the singer for premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 1, 2026

It’s up to the jury to decide if Reggie should’ve known that, if it was criminally negligent to not be aware of that.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel




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