### Question
What does gross negligence mean?


### Answer
**Gross negligence** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1791*:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1791*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13A-CHILD NUTRITION**

