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May 16, 2025

Lawsuit claims Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals misleads consumers with claims of 'natural' ingredients

A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against the makers of Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals Popcorn products, claiming that the company deceptively markets its products as containing "only real ingredients" and being "natural," despite the presence of synthetic ingredients like mixed tocopherols.

May 16, 2025

Journalist sues NYPD and City of New York over alleged assault at protest

A journalist has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, claiming that he was assaulted by law enforcement while documenting a protest.

May 16, 2025

Mass Mutual accused of breaching contract over $87K annuity transfer

A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, claiming that the insurance company breached contractual obligations by reversing a fund transfer from her retirement account.

May 13, 2025

Brooklyn residents sue NYPD for false arrest and malicious prosecution after drug raid

A lawsuit has been filed against several members of the New York City Police Department, accusing them of false arrest and malicious prosecution.

May 13, 2025

New York man sues medical device company over injuries from allegedly defective vein filter implant

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against major medical device company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), along with its subsidiaries C.R. Bard, Inc., and Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., alleging severe injuries from a defective medical implant.

May 12, 2025

Former school librarian sues Bayshore district for age discrimination and wrongful termination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the Bayshore Union Free School District and several of its officials, alleging wrongful termination based on age bias.

May 12, 2025

Man sues Rockville Centre police over alleged excessive force and facial disfigurement

A man has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Rockville Centre and four unidentified police officers, accusing them of using excessive force that left him with permanent facial scars and disfigurement.

May 12, 2025

Brooklyn dealership sued for allegedly selling Lamborghini with tampered odometer

A Brooklyn car dealership has been accused of selling a luxury vehicle with a falsified odometer reading and a voided warranty.

May 12, 2025

Woman sues Village of Freeport and towing company over alleged illegal car seizure

A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Freeport, local authorities, and a towing company, alleging that they unlawfully seized her vehicle.

May 12, 2025

New York woman sues in-laws over alleged $1M trust fraud

A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against her brother-in-law and his sister, accusing them of fraudulent activities involving a family trust.

May 8, 2025

Apple hit with class action lawsuit over alleged AirPods Max defect and failure to disclose issues

A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against tech giant Apple Inc., accusing the company of selling defective products without informing consumers about potential issues.

May 8, 2025

Sierra Club sues scrap metal firm over alleged long-term Clean Water Act violations in New York

The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against Service Scrap Metal Inc. and its owner, Michael Taylor, claiming that they violated the Clean Water Act by discharging polluted stormwater from their scrap metal facility into U.S. waters.

May 5, 2025

Former Petco employee sues over disability discrimination and wrongful termination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major pet supply company Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., and Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc., accusing them of violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and various New York state laws.

May 5, 2025

Man sues Long Island dealership and finance firm over alleged auto loan fraud

A Long Island man has accused a local car dealership and a finance company of deceptive practices in what he claims was a fraudulent automobile purchase.

May 5, 2025

GEICO sues New York pharmacies and individuals over alleged $2.5 million insurance fraud

Major insurance company GEICO has filed a lawsuit against several entities and individuals for allegedly orchestrating a large-scale insurance fraud scheme.

May 5, 2025

Target faces lawsuit over artificial preservative in “all-natural” pasta sauce

A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against the Target Corporation, alleging that the retail giant misled consumers by labeling its Good & Gather pasta sauces as containing "No Artificial Colors, Flavors or Preservatives," despite the presence of citric acid, an artificial preservative.

May 4, 2025

NY man sues mortgage lenders over alleged foreclosure fraud and false claims

A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FM Home Loans LLC, and AJ Partners Lending, accusing them of misconduct in handling his mortgage and foreclosure proceedings.

May 2, 2025

Former Employee Alleges Discrimination Against Horse Racing Authority

Hector Soler has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, alleging racial discrimination and wrongful termination after years of service at a leading horse racing association.

May 2, 2025

Woman sues Nassau County judge over handling of husband’s felony charges

A woman has filed a lawsuit against a Nassau County judge, alleging judicial misconduct and constitutional violations that she claims derailed her partner’s legal case and upended their lives.

May 2, 2025

Venture capital firm founder sues former associates over alleged takeover attempt

A high-stakes legal battle unfolds as Jie Chen and his Celtic House Entities accuse former associates Chao Wang, Yelai Liu, and Mingyang Yu of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to seize control over their successful venture capital firm.

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Education

Stony Brook students blend fitness and ecology in 3K EcoWalk

Stony Brook University students participated in the "Running Wild 3K EcoWalk," a new Earthstock event conducted on April 21 at the Ashley Schiff Preserve.


Local

Justice in Motion: Five MS-13 Gangbangers Indicted in Blue Point Beach Killing

Lopez-Lopez, 27, of Central Islip, was a former MS-13 member suspected of turning informant. His body was left on the shoreside (pictured) at the end of Blue Point Avenue back in early March.


Local

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.