This is the 15407th most frequent German word.
verklagt
"Verklagt" means "sued" in English.
Here, 'verklagt' means 'sues' and is used in a legal context where one individual initiates legal action against another.
Der Kläger verklagt den Angeklagten wegen Vertragsbruch.
The plaintiff sues the defendant for breach of contract.
In this sentence, 'verklagt' indicates that the neighbor legally filed a complaint against the company. It shows the verb being used for individuals suing organizations.
Mein Nachbar hat die Firma verklagt, weil sie seinen Garten zerstört haben.
My neighbor sued the company because they destroyed his garden.
This instance of 'verklagt' demonstrates its usage to express an ongoing legal action against someone.