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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.
Online retailer sues Amazon for breach of contract
Ganbold Partners is taking legal action against Amazon for allegedly breaching their contract by deactivating its seller account without proper cause or procedure. Filed in New York's federal court on October 18th, they seek injunctive relief and damages due to significant operational disruptions impacting their business sustainability.
Visually-Impaired plaintiff sues Netflix
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Netflix over alleged accessibility issues on its theater website. Filed in New York federal court on October 16th by Paul Abramson and his attorney Gabriel A. Levy, this class action lawsuit claims violations under both federal ADA guidelines and state laws due to barriers preventing independent navigation by blind users seeking movie tickets online.
Plaintiff accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about high-performance computing capabilities
A class action lawsuit accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about its capabilities in high-performance computing. Filed by Paul Williams-Israel on behalf of affected shareholders, the suit alleges that false statements inflated stock prices and caused financial harm.
Plaintiffs allege NYPD officers used excessive force during unlawful arrest
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed, alleging that police officers violated constitutional rights through a series of violent actions.
Healthcare provider accused of negligence following data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a healthcare provider and its third-party vendor following a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions.
Staten Island Resident Alleges UPS Discriminates Against Non-White Apartment Complexes
A class action lawsuit was filed on October 8, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in which Gordon Flowers accuses United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) of racial discrimination. The complaint alleges that UPS has systematically refused to deliver packages directly to two predominantly non-White apartment complexes on Staten Island—Fox Hill Apartments and Park Hill Apartments—requiring residents to travel to retrieve their deliveries.
Plaintiffs accuse United States Postal Service of Wrongful Death
On Oct. 4, the Wendler Family filed a wrongful death lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the United States Postal Service (USPS) for the death of Antares Wendler-Phillips. The plaintiffs allege that Antares's death was the result of workplace harassment and negligence.
Plaintiff alleges Hatch Baby misled consumers about defective sound machine
Tracy Bott has filed a class action lawsuit against Hatch Baby in New York federal court over alleged deceptive marketing practices concerning their sound machines' safety risks due to faulty power adapters causing electric shocks. The suit seeks over $5 million in damages for affected consumers.
Insurance giant accuses medical equipment suppliers of fraudulent billing scheme
A major insurance company has filed a lawsuit against several medical equipment suppliers for allegedly defrauding them out of more than $210,000 through false insurance claims in New York's no-fault system. The case highlights accusations involving unlawful financial arrangements and inflated billing practices designed to exploit accident victims' coverage plans.
Plaintiff alleges retaliation by former employer Rocket Financial over fraud refusal
Bradford Primavera has taken legal action against Rocket Financial Inc., accusing them of retaliatory firing after he refused to engage in fraudulent activities directed by executive Michael Shvartsman. Filed in October 2024 in New York's Eastern District Court, the lawsuit seeks unpaid wages totaling nearly $300K along with various damages and reinstatement.
Plaintiff alleges widespread fraud by former legal service provider in staged accident scheme
Ionian Re has filed a lawsuit against Gorayeb & Associates and various medical providers alleging a fraudulent scheme involving staged construction accidents and false injury claims designed to inflate insurance settlements.
Plaintiffs allege NYPD's unlawful detention and excessive force
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York, alleging civil rights violations by its police officers. On October 4, 2024, Siera Daniels, Ariel Mitchell, and Jabriel Mitchell filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the City of New York and unnamed police officers referred to as John and Jane Doe.
Plaintiff alleges former spouse manipulated identity for U.S. immigration benefits
In a legal battle unfolding in the Eastern District of New York, a man accuses his estranged wife of entering into their marriage under false pretenses, allegedly to secure immigration benefits. Donovan Anthony Cole filed the complaint on October 2, 2024, against Thelma Lennon Cole, alleging that she manipulated her identity to facilitate her move to the United States.
Former police officer accuses Southampton municipality of national origin discrimination
Nelson Gonzalez has taken legal action against the Town of Southampton alleging racial discrimination during his tenure as a police officer there. Filed on October 1st in New York's Eastern District Court; this case involves claims regarding workplace hostility rooted in national origin bias alongside retaliatory measures following complaints about such conduct.
Plaintiff facing deportation sues U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services over withheld citizenship documents
Pascal E. Charpentier has filed a lawsuit against U.S.C.I.S., claiming they unlawfully withheld documents proving his citizenship status amid ongoing deportation proceedings. The case highlights significant issues with transparency within immigration services as Mr.Charpentier fights potential removal based on contested nationality claims dating back decades.
Former employee alleges disability discrimination against KG & P Strategies
Dennis McManaman has filed a lawsuit against KG & P Strategies Inc., claiming severe disability discrimination following knee replacement surgery. The case highlights alleged violations of ADA regulations and wrongful termination practices by the employer.
Consumer files class action against food manufacturer over deceptive marketing practices
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Zidian Manufacturing Inc., accusing them of misleading consumers into believing their pasta sauces were produced in the Bronx when they were actually made in Ohio.
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Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing
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Leave Fireworks to the Pros or Risk Tragedy This Fourth of July
Suffolk officials warn against illegal fireworks, want residents to enjoy the July 4th holiday without blowing themselves up.