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lawsuit
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lawsuit
Law & medicine An action in which one party, a plaintiff, seeks a remedy for a wrong allegedly committed by another–eg, defendant. See Class action lawsuit, Parasitic lawsuit, Qui tamlawsuit.
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Last week, the woman's attorney in Reno, Nevada, filed a letter saying she would be willing to settle the civil lawsuit against Roethlisberger if he admits to raping her, apologizes and gives 100,000 dollars to the Committee to Aid Abused Women, a non-profit agency in Reno that helps victims of domestic violence.
Steelers' 'Big Ben' lawyer shuns settlement offer by AFP / AFP American Edition
Last week, the woman's attorney in Reno, Nevada, filed a letter saying she would be willing to settle the civil lawsuit against Roethlisberger if he admits to raping her, apologizes and gives 100,000 dollars to the Committee to Aid Abused Women, a non-profit agency in Reno that helps victims of domestic violence.
Steelers' 'Big Ben' lawyer shuns settlement offer by AFP / AFP Global Edition
People who file civil lawsuits due to employment discrimination, a defective product, antitrust violations or other forms of wrongdoing may find it more difficult to proceed in federal court.
A blow to plaintiffs by Staff / Las Vegas Sun
 
 
 
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