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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Family members of Lopez had filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the cities of Anaheim and Santa Ana in November 2021 with claims including excessive force and negligence.
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 7 June 2024
Earlier this week, Robinson's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Anderson, seeking the proceeds on the sale of his home and other damages.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2024
Ortiz filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Sept. 22 in Tarrant County against the companies that own and manage La Gran Plaza.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024
Copeland has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Richland County.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 7 June 2024
Earlier this week, Robinson's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Anderson, seeking the proceeds on the sale of his home and other damages.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 5 June 2024
Ortiz filed the wrongful death lawsuit on Sept. 22 in Tarrant County against the companies that own and manage La Gran Plaza.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024
Copeland has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Richland County.
—Erin Glynn, The Enquirer, 2 June 2024
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“Wrongful death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongful%20death. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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