Examples of lawsuit in a Sentence
the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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In a lawsuit filed last year, California Atty.
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Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The growing calls for accountability come as a local animal rescue founder has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, alleging serious deficiencies in shelter operations.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Meanwhile, a lawsuit filed against the city and the shelter by prominent animal welfare advocate Kit O’Doherty and the nonprofit organization Partners in Animal Care & Compassion is set for a hearing this August.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Brinkema, who had initially blocked the plan three weeks ago, indicated that such declarations could lead to dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the fund.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
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Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
The growing calls for accountability come as a local animal rescue founder has filed a lawsuit against the City of San Jose, alleging serious deficiencies in shelter operations.
—Maddie White, CBS News, 19 June 2026
Meanwhile, a lawsuit filed against the city and the shelter by prominent animal welfare advocate Kit O’Doherty and the nonprofit organization Partners in Animal Care & Compassion is set for a hearing this August.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Brinkema, who had initially blocked the plan three weeks ago, indicated that such declarations could lead to dismissal of the lawsuit challenging the fund.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 June 2026
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lawsuit. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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lawsuit
noun
law·suit
ˈlȯ-ˌsüt 
: a suit in law : a case before a court
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