liable

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The outcome of the first case will serve as a litmus test of jury reaction to evidence presented by the plaintiffs about whether the companies should be held liable.

From The Wall Street Journal

Plaintiffs allege that the companies should be held liable for building algorithmic recommendations and product features such an infinite scroll and video autoplay that make it hard for teens to look away.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some jurisdictions also recognize “vicarious liability,” meaning the owner of the equipment can be partially liable for harm it causes, especially if the snowblower or plow is mounted on a registered vehicle like a truck.

From MarketWatch

The verdict followed a two-week trial that sought to break new legal ground by testing whether officers can be liable for failing to protect people while on the job.

From The Wall Street Journal

The jury on Thursday found EDO liable for breach of contract but decided EDO wasn’t liable for claims of trade secret violations between 2019 to 2021.

From The Wall Street Journal