seek damages

phrase

law

: to ask a court to require someone who has treated one unfairly or hurt one in some way to pay money

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The lawsuits seek damages for wrongful death, economic loss and emotional distress, Crump said. — Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026

Companies that do create the images could face a civil penalty of up to $500,000 and the people who have been victimized can seek damages. — Aki Nace, CBS News, 29 July 2026

The legal argument against countries received a significant boost when international courts created a pathway to seek damages. — Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The Supreme Court ruled that a Rastafari man cannot seek damages from state prison guards who shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious rights in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines on Tuesday. — Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 June 2026