wrongful

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

From BBC • May 13, 2026

WPP’s stock is down roughly 30% since Rose became CEO, and she is facing a messy legal battle with a former executive alleging wrongful termination—before Rose took over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The plane maker initially faced 155 civil cases alleging wrongful death and negligence, among other claims, but it has settled the vast majority of claims.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

In addition, she takes wrongful termination and other employment cases, banking and finance litigation, and criminal defense.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

As expected, the defendants all claimed immunity for the conduct that had resulted in Walter's wrongful conviction.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson