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Fomer employee alleges Antech Diagnostics engaged in retaliatory practices
On October 30, a former employee filed a lawsuit against Antech Diagnostics, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after raising concerns about illegal practices in the workplace. Plaintiff Samantha Perez's lawsuit describes a series of incidents during her time as an office manager at the company.
Mynaric accused of misleading investors amidst production setbacks
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a laser communication company, Mynaric AG, for allegedly misleading investors with inaccurate financial projections.
Subway restaurants accused of deceptive trade practices over misleading sandwich advertisements
Plaintiff Anna Tollison has filed a class action lawsuit against Subway Restaurants, Inc., Franchise World Headquarters, LLC, and Subway Franchisee Advertising Trust Fund Ltd. Filed on October 28, the complaint alleges that Subway engaged in deceptive trade practices by misleading customers about the amount of meat in their steak and cheese sandwiches.
Amazon sues digital retailers over alleged fraudulent sales scheme
Amazon.com Services LLC has filed a lawsuit against Digital Direct and More, Inc., Ari Cameo, and Shoshana Ostron, alleging involvement in a scheme that led to over $2 million in damages. Filed on October 31, the complaint accuses the defendants of assisting an individual in defrauding Amazon customers by advertising costly items that were not delivered.
Healthcare provider accused of breaching patient confidentiality by sharing data with advertisers
A new class-action lawsuit accuses a major healthcare provider of violating patient confidentiality laws by sharing sensitive health information with LinkedIn without consent.
Learning Care Group accused of labor violations by former employees
A lawsuit has been filed against Learning Care Group, Inc. and Everbrook Academy, LLC, alleging labor law violations affecting employees. On October 31, Aamaityah Vaughan and Gladys Taveras filed a complaint, claiming the companies failed to provide timely wages and retaliated against whistleblowers.
Plaintiff alleges Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Corporation fired EMT over pregnancy discrimination
A former Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Corporation (SVA) employee has filed a lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination. On October 28, Kayla Lebenns filed a complaint against SVA, claiming she was unlawfully terminated due to her pregnancy and gender.
Plaintiff alleges major airlines' negligence led to passenger's death
A lawsuit has been filed by Hershel Breuer against American Airlines and British Airways following his brother's death from an asthma attack during a flight.
Plaintiff alleges airline negligence led to in-flight injury
A passenger has filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways Corporation, alleging injuries from an in-flight incident. On October 22, Kiara Quinonez filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, focusing on an August 20 incident during a JetBlue international flight from New York to Paris.
Plaintiff alleges wrongful arrest by NYPD in racial profiling case
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging false arrest and other civil rights violations. Maurice Scarboro initiated the complaint on October 24 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, naming the City of New York and unidentified police officers as defendants.
Plaintiff alleges federal courthouses' negligence in slip-and-fall incident
Amina Hamidu has filed a lawsuit against two federal courthouses in New York after sustaining serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident on their premises in January 2023.
Brooklyn resident alleges false arrest against NYPD officers
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other charges stemming from an incident in March 2022.
Former executive sues United States over tax withholding dispute
Stephen Hilton has filed a lawsuit against the United States government over alleged erroneous tax withholdings from a settlement agreement with his former employer.
Former employees allege Zen Ramen & Sushi violated wage laws
A group of former employees filed a lawsuit against a New York restaurant chain, alleging labor law violations.
Plaintiff accuses Rent The Runway execs of misleading investors during IPO
The lawsuit filed by Rangan Bandyopadhyay against Rent the Runway, Inc. and its leadership alleges significant misconduct related to misleading statements during the company's initial public offering (IPO) in October 2021.
Crayola sues Jetson Electric Bikes for Breach of Contract
Crayola Properties has taken legal action against Jetson Electric Bikes over alleged breaches of a licensing agreement involving unauthorized sales under its trademark post-expiration date. Filed in New York federal court on October 16th, Crayola seeks compensatory damages alongside injunctive relief to prevent further unauthorized use of its brand name by Jetson.
Debt collection agencies challenge NYC rule citing constitutional violations
ACA International and Independent Recovery Resources have filed a lawsuit against NYC Mayor Eric Adams over a new rule affecting debt collectors. The plaintiffs argue it violates constitutional rights by restricting communication methods used for debt collection while failing to align with federal regulations.
Plaintiff alleges discrimination against former employer Bridge Security Services Inc.
A former director has filed a lawsuit against Bridge Security Services Inc., claiming racial and national origin discrimination led to his wrongful termination. The suit seeks $2 million in damages along with other reliefs following alleged derogatory remarks by new CEO Rich Pepe.
Plaintiff accuses prominent legal aid provider of racial discrimination
Roxanne Ronan has filed a lawsuit against The Legal Aid Society alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment. Filed on October 14th in New York's Eastern District Court, this case highlights systemic issues within the organization regarding its treatment of Black employees.
Former employee alleges nonprofit executives created hostile work environment
A former employee of a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the homeless has filed a lawsuit accusing the organization of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. On October 17, 2024, Samantha Grimaldi lodged her complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless and two of its executives, Greta Guarton and Michael Giuffrida.
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State Mandated Safe Boating Courses Coming Up
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