negligence

The physician went on probation, which he completed two years ago, after being accused by the Medical Board of California of “gross negligence” in his treatment of several obstetric patients.

Because of skyrocketing liability payouts, which also stem from cases involving employment matters and police use of force and negligence, the city is considering borrowing $80 million to pay off some judgments and settlements.

If found guilty the defendants face lengthy prison sentences for "homicide through negligence", fraud and forgery.

Part of the historic legal case hinged on the interpretation of an "unwritten duty of care" that exists under Dutch law, which requires companies to prevent hazardous negligence.

In a statement, a school spokesperson said it was "important to note that the court found that there was no negligence" found on its part.