They could not sue for emotional distress, damages for which can only be won in a wrongful life suit.
Parents Sue for 'Wrongful Birth'|Elizabeth Picciuto|August 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The paper apologized and forked over an undisclosed sum in “damages.”
Hollywood vs. The Daily Mail: George Clooney and Angelina Jolie Take On The UK's Leanest, Meanest Gossip Machine|Lizzie Crocker, Lloyd Grove|July 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She is seeking “more than $25,000” in damages, as well as a promise that this type of exposure would not happen again.
Patient’s STD Diagnosis Posted on Facebook|Kent Sepkowitz|June 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
We find for the plaintiff, with damages three thousand pounds.
Hard Cash|Charles Reade
The defendant's counsel, abandoning all idea of justification, pleaded only for a mitigation of damages.
The Land of the Miamis|Elmore Barce
The women and children toiled equally with the men in repairing the damages in the works.
History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain|William H. Prescott
We had notified the mayor, in case of anything happening to our property, that we should hold the city responsible for damages.
Report of the Committee Appointed to Investigate the Railroad Riots in July, 1877|Various
And now she threatens to sue me for damages; there's gratitude for you.
The Brain|Alexander Blade
damages
/ (ˈdæmɪdʒɪz) /
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pl n
lawmoney to be paid as compensation to a person for injury, loss, etc
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