wrongful death
noun
: a death caused by the negligent, willful, or wrongful act, neglect, omission, or default of another
Examples of wrongful death in a Sentence
She filed a wrongful death suit against the hospital, alleging that its negligence led to her daughter's death.
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Caleb Wilson’s family has filed a petition for wrongful death in the 19th Judicial District Court in East Baton Rouge Parish.
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Dynamo is suing on five counts of wrongful death; loss of consortium; negligence; negligent hiring, retention, training and supervision; and gross negligence.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Rachel Crafton, whose husband Casey was on the passenger plane, filed the suit alleging wrongful death and negligence.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Skaggs’ parents and widow Carli filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the club.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
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Jennifer Rodriguez, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
Dynamo is suing on five counts of wrongful death; loss of consortium; negligence; negligent hiring, retention, training and supervision; and gross negligence.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
Rachel Crafton, whose husband Casey was on the passenger plane, filed the suit alleging wrongful death and negligence.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
Skaggs’ parents and widow Carli filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the club.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Wrongful death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongful%20death. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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