lawsuit
nounVERB + LAWSUIT
bring, file, issue
A lawsuit has been filed against the company.| be involved in, pursue | drop
They have agreed to drop their lawsuit against the Dutch company.| be faced with, face
The company now faces several lawsuits over its failure to protect its employees.| defend
She plans to defend the lawsuit vigorously.| win | lose | settle
The two companies have settled the lawsuit.PREP.
in a/the ~
They are seeking damages in a lawsuit.| ~ against
a lawsuit against her former husband| ~ over
a lawsuit over a disputed estate