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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Erin Barton had filed the wrongful death lawsuit days after her husband was killed when an Amtrak train collided with his dump truck on June 27, 2022, in Mendon, about 115 miles northeast of Kansas City.
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
After a wrongful death lawsuit for Mitchell was filed Feb. 13, 2023, eight corrections officers and one nurse have pleaded guilty in connection to his death, the Associated Press reported.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Hutchins' husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son, Andros, will receive movie profits as part of the terms of his wrongful death settlement.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
His family has filed a wrongful death suit against Read, which will be delayed until the outcome of her criminal trial, the Patriot Ledger reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2025
After a wrongful death lawsuit for Mitchell was filed Feb. 13, 2023, eight corrections officers and one nurse have pleaded guilty in connection to his death, the Associated Press reported.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Hutchins' husband, Matthew Hutchins, and their son, Andros, will receive movie profits as part of the terms of his wrongful death settlement.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025
His family has filed a wrongful death suit against Read, which will be delayed until the outcome of her criminal trial, the Patriot Ledger reported.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025
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“Wrongful death.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wrongful%20death. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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