Notwithstanding that obligation, the city remained civilly liable for any damages sustained by people who were injured as the result of defects or unsafe conditions.

He was not held criminally liable for the crash, but was found civilly liable to the family.

There is no requirement that the infringing party be aware of their infringement in order to be held civilly liable (no knowledge requirement).

They faced prosecution under a presidential ordinance, passed hurriedly on Feb. 17, which made organizers of demonstrations criminally and civilly liable for their supporters' actions.

For example, O.J. Simpson was held civilly liable for wrongful death even after being tried and acquitted of murder.

Even if not civilly liable, however, parole officials owe more accountability to crime victims, the public and the prisoner.

Biafra was found civilly liable for defrauding the band.

Blake and Caldwell, like Simpson, were held civilly liable for a crime they had been acquitted of.

Until these people are held criminally and civilly liable, nothing will happen to prevent it from happening again.

Parental Liability A legal doctrine that holds parents civilly liable for the torts and crimes of their children.