as in suit
a court case for enforcing a right or claim
the homeowner filed a lawsuit against the moving company that was refusing to be held responsible for damaging her furniture
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Recent Examples of lawsuit
The World Federation of Advertisers was named in the lawsuit.
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Chicago Tribune The settlement is named for a Salvadoran girl, Jenny Flores, whose lawsuit alleging widespread mistreatment of children in custody in the 1980s prompted special oversight.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
While the assault claims are now done with, DaBaby’s pockets may still take a hit via Brandon Bills’ lawsuit against Corbin Bowl, the alley in which he was allegedly attacked.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
According to the lawsuit, the woman is seeking punitive damages from the BYU quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
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Ted Johnson, Deadline, 22 May 2025
Chicago Tribune The settlement is named for a Salvadoran girl, Jenny Flores, whose lawsuit alleging widespread mistreatment of children in custody in the 1980s prompted special oversight.
—Valerie Gonzalez, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
While the assault claims are now done with, DaBaby’s pockets may still take a hit via Brandon Bills’ lawsuit against Corbin Bowl, the alley in which he was allegedly attacked.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
According to the lawsuit, the woman is seeking punitive damages from the BYU quarterback.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
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The settlement in question was agreed to in 2023 by the Biden administration, which had inherited the case, and covers roughly 9,000 qualified members of the class-action suit and their family members.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Sauer suggested that plaintiffs could try bringing class-action suits—which the government would probably oppose.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
17 May 2025
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The complaint says a 58-year-old woman showed up at AdventHealth TimberRidge ER in Ocala with chills, fever and numbness in her hands and face.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2025
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According to the complaint, the water district and county have rejected Kenny’s legal claims, which typically precede a lawsuit against a government agency and give both parties a chance to settle the allegations themselves before going to court.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The trial will not be televised, as cameras are typically not allowed in federal criminal trial proceedings.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The proceedings would eventually inspire the play and the movie Inherit the Wind.—
Dan Falk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 May 2025
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As time has passed, some plaintiffs have increased their claims and recruited external litigation funders, alleging that Google continues to violate antitrust laws by manipulating search results and failing to comply with the EU’s 2017 order.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 May 2025
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On Tuesday before the opening of the market, Under Armour reported an operating loss of $72 million and an adjusted operating loss of $36 million after transformation expenses, restructuring charges and litigation settlement expenses in the fourth quarter ended March 31.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
13 May 2025
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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