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
Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, filed the lawsuit in Manhattan federal court seeking reinstatement and a declaration that her firing violated the Constitution's separation of powers.
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Gabe Whisnant
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
On March 24th, lawyers for Ábrego García and his family filed a civil lawsuit demanding his return, and the courts quickly ruled that he had been deported in error.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Shohei Ohtani and his agent have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding a $240 million development in Hawaii.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
In response to a lawsuit brought by the American Federation of Teachers, the Department agreed to provide monthly status updates to help track how the Department and their loan servicers were working through the backlog.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Gabe Whisnant
hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
On March 24th, lawyers for Ábrego García and his family filed a civil lawsuit demanding his return, and the courts quickly ruled that he had been deported in error.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Shohei Ohtani and his agent have filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit regarding a $240 million development in Hawaii.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
In response to a lawsuit brought by the American Federation of Teachers, the Department agreed to provide monthly status updates to help track how the Department and their loan servicers were working through the backlog.
—Robert Farrington, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lawsuit
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Now, the Federal Trade Commission and seven states are filing suit against the concert giant for allegedly violating the FTC Act and the Better Online Ticket Sales Act by knowingly collaborating with secondary market brokers to spike ticket prices.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
19 Sep. 2025
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The suit is being brought by one of the executives who was prosecuted and acquitted over the trades, and who now alleges his reputation was damaged by Sewing’s actions at the time.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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Participating buyers agree to purchase produce from farms that adhere to the program’s stringent set of protections for workers, let workers be informed about their rights by the CIW and allow independent auditors to investigate complaints from their fields.—
Max Blau,
ProPublica,
16 Sep. 2025
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Penske’s complaint argues that practice isn’t a fair exchange and has caused significant financial harm, with the company’s affiliate revenue falling by more than a third (as a result of Google’s AI Overviews co-opting traffic that might have otherwise gone to Penske outlets).—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, instead of caving to the demands of the USFF's powers-that-be, Cam refuses to sacrifice his soul by signing the contract and proceeds to unleash his strength on everyone involved in the demonic proceedings in an ultra-violent massacre.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Seriesly’s own pitching competitions were well attended and brought the excitable energy that newer talent brings to proceedings.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The games are the brainchild of Aron D’Souza, a forty-year-old Australian entrepreneur and lawyer known for leading the litigation, brought by Hulk Hogan and bankrolled by Peter Thiel, against Gawker Media.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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Anna Marron, spokesperson for the Department of Environmental Quality, declined to comment Friday, citing active litigation.—
Kevin Fixler
September 20,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Lawsuit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lawsuit. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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