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Former Mercedes-Benz sales consultant sues over alleged sexual harassment and toxic workplace culture
A former sales consultant at Mercedes-Benz Massapequa has filed a lawsuit against several entities associated with the dealership alleging pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination leading to her constructive discharge.
Telephonics and TTM sue Airbus Helicopters, allege abuse of Swiss courts to enforce unfair contract
Telephonics Corporation and TTM Technologies, Inc. have filed a complaint, accusing Airbus Helicopters of manipulating legal systems to enforce an unfair contract.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination against NYC School Support Services Inc., seeking justice
A former employee has launched a lawsuit against NYC School Support Services Inc., accusing them of racial discrimination and wrongful termination following complaints about workplace bias.
Mother sues Nassau County agencies, alleging child was wrongfully taken after trampoline accident
A mother has filed a civil rights lawsuit against several Nassau County agencies, including the Nassau County Department of Social Services and The Safe Center, Long Island, alleging the wrongful removal of her child from her custody.
Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages
A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.
Price Rite Marketplace accused of selling defective pressure cooker that caused severe burns
A lawsuit has been filed against PRRC, Inc., operating as Price Rite Marketplace of Bethlehem, alleging that products from its popular line of pressure cookers are unsafe.
Former employee accuses Halmar of wrongful termination over FMLA leave request
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Halmar International, LLC., alleging wrongful termination in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Argonaut Insurance sues Midea and Electrolux saying defective dehumidifier caused fire
Argonaut Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against two major corporations, alleging that their defective product caused significant property damage. The lawsuit names Midea America Corp. and Electrolux Home Products, Inc. as defendants.
Former employee sues Clean Harbors for racial discrimination, harassment, and retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major environmental services company Clean Harbors Environmental Services, alleging a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions that led to his wrongful termination.
Lawsuit accuses Freeport police of unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme
A small village's police department is accused of running an unconstitutional vehicle seizure scheme that exploits motorists for profit. Plaintiff Phillip the Village of Freeport, Police Chief Michael Smith, JCB & Sons, Inc. (operating as Non-Stop Towing & Recovery), Jerome Bonomo, and an unnamed police officer referred to as Officer John Doe #1.
Former Rikers inmate sues NYC, alleging brutal assault due to negligence and understaffing
A former inmate has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and unnamed correction officers, claiming he was brutally assaulted while in custody.
Former employee files discrimination lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against El Al Israel Airlines Ltd., Kenny Rozenberg, Omry Cohen, and Mordechay Elmaliah, alleging extensive workplace discrimination and retaliation.
Former employee files pregnancy discrimination lawsuit against Bethpage Car Wash
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Nilkhant 2 Car Wash, LLC, also known as Bethpage Car Wash, along with Rakeshbhai Patel, Darpan Patel, and Ronak Patel, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination following her pregnancy.
Plaintiffs Accuse Legal Services Company Lexitas of Breach Of Contract And Fraudulent Misrepresentation
A Brooklyn-based law firm has filed a lawsuit against We Serve Law LLC and its associates for failing to serve critical legal documents on time which led to a client's case being dismissed with prejudice.
Liberty Mutual sues New York pharmacies alleging $1.67M in no-fault insurance fraud
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company has filed a comprehensive lawsuit against several pharmacies and individuals in New York, alleging a widespread insurance fraud scheme. The lawsuit names LLC, Custom Rx Pharmacy LLC, Ready Rx LLC, Top Choice Pharmacy Corp., Leader Rx Pharmacy LLC, and individuals Petr Yakubovich Fakhlayev, Georgiy Davidov, David Davidov, Albert Pinkhasov, and Igor Aronov as defendants.
New York couple sues C.R. Bard over allegedly defective IVC filter that caused severe injuries
A couple from New York has filed a lawsuit against major medical device manufacturer C.R. Bard Incorporated and its subsidiary Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, alleging severe injuries caused by a malfunctioning medical implant.
Class action lawsuit filed against Cybex and Columbus Trading-Partners over defective infant car seats
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Cybex GmbH and Columbus Trading-Partners USA Inc., accusing them of selling defective infant car seats that pose serious safety risks to children due to faulty harnesses prone to detachment during use...
Former employee accuses LNK International Inc. of disability discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against pharmaceutical company LNK International, Inc., and its CEO Joseph J. Mollica, alleging violations of multiple federal and state laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Lawsuit filed against New York Department of Education alleging religious discrimination in COVID-19 vaccine mandates
A lawsuit has been filed against the New York Department of Education and its Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos, accusing them of religious discrimination and unconstitutional practices regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Class action lawsuit filed against makers of Girl Scouts cookies, alleging contamination with toxic substances
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., and Interbake Foods, LLC, alleging that the popular Girl Scouts Cookies contain harmful substances.
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