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negligent

adj., adv. careless in not fulfilling responsibility. (See: negligence)

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She is not arguing that because the employer acted negligently in the past, it was therefore more likely to be negligent on this occasion.
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In addition to filing negligence claims against the truck driver and his employer under a respondent superior theory, you include a count against the employer for negligent hiring, retention, and entrustment.
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New safety laws mean increased liability issues
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The subcontractors sued the technology services company, alleging among other things, negligent misrepresentation.
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Eugene driver charged in traffic crash death

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