How to Use civil action in a Sentence

civil action

noun
  • The civil action did not name a dollar amount sought by plaintiffs.
    — David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Palmer's civil action seeks sole legal and physical custody of their son.
    — Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Nov. 2023
  • While the lawsuit was filed in state court, the notice removal said, civil action can be moved to federal court.
    — Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Caro-Quintero leads the list of three cartel defendants in the civil action.
    — Polo Sandoval, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The civil action was ongoing, though a few parties have settled their claims, according to court records.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC News, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The civil action against Vervant was not part of the government’s claims against the for-profit college.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2023
  • Health care providers who violate these provisions could be subject to civil action and have their license revoked if the bill is passed.
    — Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2024
  • If criminal prosecution takes place, civil action could be brought at any time, under the bill package.
    — Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • In essence, the president-elect is bringing a civil action against the judge to unwind two of his most significant rulings.
    — Ben Protess, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The family's attorney says a civil action lawsuit is being filed.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • This is a civil action that allows law enforcement to seize weapons from individuals deemed to be a threat to themselves or others.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The lawsuit was a civil action, and no allegations of criminal wrongdoing by anyone have been raised.
    — Bill Donahue, Billboard, 21 Dec. 2023
  • Sites that fail to comply could face a civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.
    — Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 25 June 2024
  • Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.
    — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
  • Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.
    — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained.
    — Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Coulson’s civil action was one of several efforts to hold Schwartz accountable for what happened at his nursing homes.
    — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Under the bill, consumers also have the right to bring civil action against companies who violated the provisions of the bill.
    — Kat Tretina, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • If further calls are submitted, an officer is dispatched– but must hear or see a violation to respond with civil action.
    — Eva Flowe june 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
  • That American company used the UK courts to pursue civil action.
    — Chris Stokel-Walker, WIRED, 28 Jan. 2022
  • The lawsuit was the first civil action seeking to hold the platforms accountable for allegedly causing addiction and mental health problems.
    — Rufina Chow, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The measure allows the city to pursue civil action against vehicles involved in street racing activities by treating them as a public nuisance.
    — Sarah Horbacewicz, CBS News, 28 May 2026
  • The civil action to evict Zuberi was dismissed in January because a summons hadn’t been served properly, according to the records.
    — Maxine Bernstein, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2023
  • McManus added that no public or legislative notice was required because there was no civil action and the settlement did not involve the expenditure of state funds.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Petitioners could take civil action against those who fail to comply and statutory damages would be set at $3,000 for each day the content remained online.
    — Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Statute of Limitations In Austin, drivers have a limited time to file a civil action following a car accident.
    — Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Madison Equities, then led by principal Jim Crockarell, argued that the civil action was moot as a two-year statute of limitations for wage-theft claims had run out.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Tuesday’s lawsuit is the first federal civil action that has been taken against Varsity since KKR became its owner.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • The civil action demands a jury trial and for Norfleet to be reinstated as a lieutenant with the fire department, restoring his pension and other benefits.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
  • In Maryland, the statute of limitations for a civil action is three years from the date of the harm, according to the Maryland General Assembly.
    — Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2023

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