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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The Iskanders sued Grossman and Erickson, and last week a jury found the pair liable in the boys’ deaths, awarding $176 million in damages to parents Nancy and Karim Iskander and younger son Zachary for wrongful death and emotional distress.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Pacheco's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Henley, Mansion Live, and JMC Security, accusing them of negligence in her death.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Details about Quigley’s blood alcohol level, taken at the Lahey Hospital after the crash, were brought to light during a wrongful death suit filed by Schettino’s family.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Filed by Illian’s wife and other family members, the lawsuit alleges excessive force and wrongful death, among other claims.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026
Pacheco's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Henley, Mansion Live, and JMC Security, accusing them of negligence in her death.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Details about Quigley’s blood alcohol level, taken at the Lahey Hospital after the crash, were brought to light during a wrongful death suit filed by Schettino’s family.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
Filed by Illian’s wife and other family members, the lawsuit alleges excessive force and wrongful death, among other claims.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026
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“Wrongful death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongful%20death. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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