a charge, claim or complaint against a person or an organisation that is made in a court of law by a private person or company, not by the police or state
Local residents have filed a lawsuit over water pollution.
The plaintiff filed a lawsuit against the company for negligence.
Resolving a lawsuit through mediation can save time and costs.
Lawyers prepare extensive documentation for a lawsuit.
Companies often settle lawsuits out of court to avoid prolonged legal battles.
