They formerly had to show simple negligence by a preponderance of the evidence.

Under the version now passed, the Government would have to demonstrate gross negligence rather than simple negligence.

If they did, though, they would be required to prove "intentional or wanton misconduct" rather than simple negligence.

In the Exxon case, the jury found that much more was involved than simple negligence.

In particular, the Act only provides immunity against claims that the volunteer caused harm by his or her "simple" or "ordinary" negligence.

He hadn't come this far to give himself away through simple negligence.

"What we are saying is that is is more than simple negligence," she said.

The building seemed to have no fire escape, and whether that was simple negligence or a deliberate oversight, it made no difference at the moment.

The other five men were charged with simple negligence.

If I don't insist that you talk to these psychiatrists, we'll stand accused of simple negligence.