U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York News
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York News
Brooklyn man sues NYPD for false arrest and excessive force
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging police misconduct and violations of constitutional rights.
North Carolina man accuses New York accountanting firm of misappropriating unemployment funds
A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit against New York accounting firm Advanced Taxation Practice, LLC and its principals for allegedly misappropriating funds intended for unemployment benefits.
New Jersey MDC inmate sues law firm Napoli Shkolnik for malpractice in handling prison assault case
A New Jersey inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn is taking legal action against New York law firm Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, alleging negligence and malpractice.
Shinnecock Nation sues Southampton over tribal land regulation
The Shinnecock Indian Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton and several of its officials, alleging unlawful and unconstitutional actions that threaten the Nation’s sovereignty.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision
A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.
Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event
Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.
Biotech firm PepGen faces class action lawsuit over alleged investor deception
Biotechnology company PepGen Inc., CEO James McArthur, and CFO Noel Donnelly have been named in a class action lawsuit accusing them of misleading investors about the efficacy and safety of its lead product candidate.
71-year-old man sues NYPD, hospital, and landlord over eviction and alleged abuse
A compelling lawsuit has been filed by Changhe Cheng against several entities including Flushing Hospital Medical Center and the City of New York over alleged unlawful eviction attempts leading to physical harm.
Man sues Delta after being denied boarding on two international flights
A man has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines claiming racial discrimination after being denied boarding on two separate flights.
Class action lawsuit claims harmful metals found in Girl Scout Cookies
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., accusing them of selling cookies allegedly contaminated with substances that pose a health risk to consumers.
Former executive employee sues Whitson’s Culinary Group over alleged FMLA violation
A former executive employee has filed a lawsuit against Whitson’s Culinary Group, alleging wrongful termination related to her request for family medical leave.
Women file class action against women’s wellness company over alleged false claims about probiotic supplement
Two women have filed a class action lawsuit against wellness company O Positiv, Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices related to a dietary supplement.
Cryptocurrency investor sues Oraichain for fraud and breach of contract
A cryptocurrency investor has filed a lawsuit against blockchain platform Oraichain and associated entities, alleging fraud and breach of contract.
New York medical supply firm sued over alleged insurance fraud scheme
A lawsuit has been filed against a New York-based medical supply company and its owner, alleging their involvement in an insurance fraud scheme. The lawsuit filed by Allstate Insurance Company and its affiliates names Healthy Elite Inc., its principal Eddie Kemelman, and several unnamed defendants.
Native American Guardian’s Association challenges New York school mascot regulation in federal court
The Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York State regulation that prohibits public schools from using Indigenous names, mascots, and logos. The complaint was brought against the New York State Board of Regents and its members.
Customer sues Empire Cadillac over alleged auto finance fraud
A customer has filed a lawsuit against MBLIC Motors LLC, doing business as Empire Cadillac, alleging fraudulent and deceptive practices in connection with an automobile transaction.
Ridgewood property owners sue Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance over denied fire damage claim
Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (U.S. Branch), alleging breach of contract and bad faith denial of an insurance claim related to fire damage.
Hillside Hotel files lawsuit over alleged $5 million fraud judgment
Hillside Hotel LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to a $5 million default judgment against the company. The lawsuit names Gorayeb & Associates, PC, Christopher J. Gorayeb, Jonathan D. Moran, and others as defendants.
New York woman alleges false arrest and excessive force by police
A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the city and several of its police officers, alleging civil rights violations. The lawsuit filed by plaintiff Sonia Perry names officers Robert McLoughlin, Benjamin Gelber, Dennis Cobic, and Annie Cosgrave as defendants.
Legal dispute erupts over Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club partnership
A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former business partner, alleging that they attempted to undermine their equal partnership by excluding her from managerial decisions and seeking to remove her from the business.
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Plaintiff Linkedto Partners LLC Accuses Digital Asset Firm DeFi Technologies Inc. of Securities Fraud
Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.
Plaintiff alleges auto dealer and bank conspired in deceptive financing scheme
In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...
UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce business victimized by fraudsters sues The Moroccan Deal Inc., alleging deceptive investment scheme
In a striking legal move, UCS Trading Inc., an e-commerce company based in New York City has filed a lawsuit against The Moroccan Deal Inc., accusing them along with two individuals of orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving...