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Long Island Housing Services Accused of Gender Discrimination by Former Employee
A former investigator at Long Island Housing Services has filed a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and retaliation after reporting sexist comments made by a coworker.
Bitfarms faces securities class action over alleged misclassification of Bitcoin proceeds
A federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed against cryptocurrency company Bitfarms Ltd. and several of its executives, alleging financial misconduct.
New York man sues federal officer over food truck and property dispute
A New York man has filed a federal lawsuit against a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer, alleging misconduct related to a property dispute involving a mobile food truck and several parcels of land.
New York healthcare consortium sues Texas law firm over alleged misleading ads
A consortium of New York-based healthcare facilities has filed a lawsuit against a Texas law firm, alleging a misleading advertising campaign that could harm their reputation.
New York businessman sues Corning FCU, law firm for alleged 15-year fraud scheme
A new lawsuit filed by Steven Georgilis accuses Corning Federal Credit Union and associated parties of running a decade-long racketeering scheme involving fraudulent loans and asset conversions totaling millions in damages.
FedEx contractor faces federal lawsuit over alleged injury-related discrimination and retaliation
A former employee has filed a federal lawsuit against CunEx, Inc., and its CEO, Miguel Tavera, alleging violations of employment and disability laws following a workplace injury.
Garden City man files federal civil rights lawsuit over traffic stop and court proceedings
A Garden City resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court alleging violations of his constitutional rights stemming from a traffic stop and subsequent legal proceedings.
TD Bank faces class action lawsuit over $3 paper statement fee
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against TD Bank, N.A., alleging that the bank unlawfully charged customers fees for receiving paper billing statements, in violation of New York General Business Law § 399-zzz.
Brooklyn protester sues NYPD and city over alleged use of excessive force
A Brooklyn resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York, the NYPD, and several individual officers, alleging that he was subjected to excessive force and false arrest during a protest in Bay Ridge, in violation of his constitutional rights.
Great Neck homeowner sues village over property access and permit denial
A resident of Great Neck, New York, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Village of Great Neck and its Building Department, alleging that her constitutional and property rights were infringed upon in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.
Dog walker sues Town of Hempstead over facility ban after advocacating to save shelter dog
A dog walker at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has filed a lawsuit against the town and several town officials, alleging violations of his constitutional rights after he was banned from all town facilities.
SEC files fraud suit over $21 million “pump and dump” scheme involving American Green stock
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil securities fraud enforcement action against three individuals accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to sell stock in American Green, Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
Call it a Comeback! You Can’t Kill Kilwin’s in Patchogue
Christine and Brian Viscount, owners of Port Jefferson Kilwins since 2017, stepped in to re-open the briefly out of commission Patchogue Main Street location this summer.
The Ducks Celebrate L.I. Jewish Heritage
The game brought thousands of fans out to celebrate Jewish pride, community, and solidarity with Israel, as well as their hometown Ducks.