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Former employee says Pyramid Healthcare fired her after discrimination complaints
A former employee has taken legal action against Pyramid Healthcare, alleging discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.
Plaintiff alleges excessive force by Long Beach Police Department
A woman is taking legal action against a county and its police department, alleging a violation of her civil rights due to excessive force used by an officer.
Plaintiffs allege legal malpractice against former attorneys over missed deadlines
Zomongo.TV USA, Inc., Jeremy Ostrowski, and Jocelyne Hughes-Ostrowski have filed a $21 million legal malpractice lawsuit against Colonna Cohen Law, PLLC and attorney Ashlee Colonna Cohen.
Former USPS employee alleges discrimination by manager leading to assault
Junior Princivil, a former USPS Carrier Technician, has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service, the United States of America, Post Master Adela E. Livingston, and his manager Reginald Eshun, alleging racial discrimination and harassment that culminated in a physical assault.
NYC resident sues city, police officers over alleged excessive force during bike ride
A New York City man has filed a lawsuit accusing NYPD officers of excessive force and false arrest during what was supposed to be a routine bike ride.
GEICO sues medical supply firm, alleges $620K fraud scheme involving no-fault claims
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its subsidiaries have filed a lawsuit against a New York medical supply company and its owner, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $620,000 through false no-fault insurance claims.
Physician sues New York ethics commission, alleges constitutional violations in jurisdiction dispute
A New York physician has filed a federal lawsuit against the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, alleging the agency violated his constitutional rights by improperly asserting jurisdiction and retaliating against him through his employer.
New York attorney sues Al Jazeera, alleges defamation over Instagram post
A New York immigration attorney has filed a defamation lawsuit against Al Jazeera Media Network, alleging the international news outlet falsely accused him of being paid by the Israeli government to spread propaganda.
Breakout Capital sues MCA firms, alleges interference with lien on client's assets
Breakout Capital, LLC has filed a federal lawsuit accusing two New York-based merchant cash advance (MCA) firms of unlawfully interfering with its financial interest in a client’s receivables.
Consumer sues Dr Pepper/Seven Up over 'Canada Dry' marketing, claims false origin labeling
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court accuses beverage giant Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. of misleading consumers by falsely marketing its Canada Dry beverages as being made in Canada.
Binder Science founder accuses consultant of $300K fraud in federal lawsuit
An elderly New York businessman and his company have filed a federal lawsuit accusing a financial consultant of orchestrating a $300,000 fraud under the guise of debt relief services.
Plaintiffs accuse city officials, NYPD officers of civil rights violations during peaceful protest
A lawsuit filed Feb. 12, 2025, in the Southern District of New York accuses the City of New York and several high-ranking officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, of civil rights violations during a peaceful march in Bay Ridge on Oct. 21, 2023.
NY companies challenge national pension funds over $9 million in alleged out-of-jurisdiction pension contributions
Sign Acquisition Corporation, doing business as TJ Signs, Inc., and American Signcrafters, LLC, filed a complaint against the Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund and other associated funds over disputed contributions.
New York physician sues USMLE and FSMB over exam suspension
A New York-based physician is taking legal action against the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB), and National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), claiming the organizations deprived him of procedural due process by suspending his eligibility to retake a licensing exam.
Nassau County man files civil rights lawsuit against sheriff over alleged excessive force
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against Nassau County Sheriff Anthony J. LaRocca, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Department, and several unnamed deputies, accusing them of excessive force and abuse.
Plaintiff Alleges Local Diners Violate Disability Access Laws
Matthew Pike has filed a lawsuit against two Long Island City diners for violating disability access laws by failing to provide adequate wheelchair access.
77-year-old Nassau County man sues Bank of America over $10,000 online scam loss
A Nassau County resident has filed a lawsuit, accusing Bank of America of failing to protect his account from fraudulent electronic fund transfers (EFTs), resulting in a loss of $10,000.
Village of Hempstead sues companies over water contamination
The Village of Hempstead has filed a lawsuit against several corporations, alleging responsibility for contaminating its water supply with hazardous chemicals. The defendants include Win-Holt Equipment Corp., Holtland LLC, and other companies accused of releasing toxic substances into the environment.
AYR sues contractors over alleged fraudulent real estate scheme
AYR International Limited and AYR Real Estate USA, LLC have filed a lawsuit against NYC Special Contractors Inc., DCD Construction, LLC, Igor Akopov, and Denis Portaev, alleging a fraudulent scheme that cost them millions. The plaintiffs accuse the defendants of misappropriating funds from a real estate project in Brooklyn.
Former employee sues Compass Group alleging unpaid overtime
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major food service company, Compass Group USA, Inc., and its Senior Executive Chef, Stephan Mets-Hagopian, for failing to pay overtime wages as required by federal and state law.
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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...