Refused to settle, perhaps (4)

I believe the answer is:

sued

(Other definitions for sued that I've seen before include "Brought an action against" , "Started legal proceedings against (someone)" , "taken to court" , "Prosecuted" , "Took legal action against" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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