file/bring (a) suit

idiom

: to start legal proceedings to settle a disagreement or problem between people or organizations
He filed/brought (a) suit against her.

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Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled Monday that insurance companies cannot file suit against those blamed for the devastating 2023 wildfire on Maui, clearing the way for a $4 billion dollar settlement for victims. James Powel, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 Missouri is the only state in the nation to file suit to hold the Chinese Communist Party accountable for causing and exacerbating COVID-19. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025 The fines and agreement from the county haven’t ended the pollution, prompting the notice of intent to file suit, Le Gardeur said. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2025 Buchert said her firm and the Human Rights Campaign also intend to file suit. Chris Boccia, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for file/bring (a) suit

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“File/bring (a) suit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/file%2Fbring%20%28a%29%20suit. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.

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