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		_3u10 on Nov 6, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Walmart has stopped fighting the $7k fine for a wo... That sounds like criminal negligence causing death if the facts are as you say. Perhaps OSHA should bring that case. How has Walmart shirked responsibility? Seeking independent review by an unbiased party is hardly shirking responsibility.

vkou on Nov 6, 2021 [–]

There's a wide line between being at fault for a death and being criminally at fault. For criminal fault, you either need mens rea, or a callous disregard for human life. Mere disregard for human life is a civil issue.

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