gross negligence
Defined in 1 place of the United States Code.
The term “gross negligence” means voluntary and conscious conduct (including a failure to act) by a person who, at the time of the conduct, knew that the conduct was likely to be harmful to the health or well-being of another person.
Source
- 1996–present42 U.S.C. § 1791The Public Health and Welfare · Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act · as used in this section