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The civil action demands a jury trial and for Norfleet to be reinstated as a lieutenant with the fire department, restoring his pension and other benefits.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
An employee may file a civil action against the employer for their injuries in addition to filing a workers’ compensation claim, paid through the state Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF).
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Coulson’s civil action was one of several efforts to hold Schwartz accountable for what happened at his nursing homes.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit was the first civil action seeking to hold the platforms accountable for allegedly causing addiction and mental health problems.
—Rufina Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
An employee may file a civil action against the employer for their injuries in addition to filing a workers’ compensation claim, paid through the state Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund (UEBTF).
—Dan Eaton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2026
Coulson’s civil action was one of several efforts to hold Schwartz accountable for what happened at his nursing homes.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
The lawsuit was the first civil action seeking to hold the platforms accountable for allegedly causing addiction and mental health problems.
—Rufina Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Civil action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil%20action. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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