(also suit)
a problem taken to a law court by an ordinary person or an organization rather than the police in order to obtain a legal decision:
Two of the directors filed a lawsuit against their former employer.
mainly UK They brought a lawsuit against the company.
a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision:
The lawsuit is aimed at protecting this species of salamander.
(also suit)
a disagreement between people or organizations that is brought to a court of law for a decision:
bring/file/threaten a lawsuit against sb A lawsuit for sexual harassment was brought by two women against their former employer.
dismiss/settle/drop a lawsuit
civil/federal lawsuit The SEC alleges in their civil lawsuit against the firm that its fraud scheme cost investors a billion dollars.
a defamation/libel/malpractice lawsuit
an antitrust/infringement lawsuit