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WRONGFUL TERMINATION

WRONGFUL TERMINATION

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An employment claim where an employee is terminated for a reason that may be unlawful or in breach of an employment agreement. Wrongful termination may also be called "wrongful dismissal" or "wrongful discharge." The failure to have a written contract does not preclude a wrongful termination claim. The categories of wrongful termination generally fall under the … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL TERMINATION

WRONGFUL DEATH RECOVERIES

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The damages awarded as part of a wrongful death lawsuit that are designed to compensate a plaintiff for having to live without a deceased person which includes lost earnings, comfort, companionship. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL DEATH RECOVERIES

WRONGFUL DEATH

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A tort claim whereby the plaintiff seeks extensive damages from a defendant who, due to negligence, caused the death of a person close to the plaintiff, usually a spouse or close relative. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL DEATH

WRONGFUL ACT

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An act that is unlawful or tortious and causes harm to another person. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL ACT

WRONGFUL

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That which is not right or proper. Infringing upon the rights of another. … [Read more...] about WRONGFUL

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