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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Both lawsuits seek damages based on a Missouri law that allows lawsuits against the secretary of state if the officeholder neglects their duties. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

The claims seek damages for lost work, confiscated belongings and psychological harm. — CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota said Thursday that Sosa-Celis also plans to seek damages from the federal government. — Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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