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Unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Air Company Holdings
Dr. Stafford Sheehan has taken legal action against Air Company Holdings for allegedly terminating him unlawfully in retaliation for whistleblowing activities concerning compliance issues within the company.
Real estate firm accused of massive Ponzi scheme
A group of investors has accused a real estate firm and its executives of running a Ponzi scheme involving millions in fraudulent investments.
Former tenured teachers sue NYC Department of Education over vaccine mandate implementation
Two former tenured teachers have filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education alleging unconstitutional handling of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that violated their rights.
EMCORE Corporation accused of misleading shareholders regarding proposed merger
A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against EMCORE Corporation and its board members for allegedly providing misleading information about a proposed merger with Velocity One Holdings that undervalues their shares compared to another offer from Mobix...
Mindful Care accused by former patient over alleged privacy violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mindful Care Inc., a mental health service provider accused of unlawfully sharing sensitive patient data through third-party tracking technologies like Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.
Etienne family accuses Locust Valley School District of racial discrimination following violent incident
A family has filed a lawsuit against Locust Valley High School and its district alleging racial discrimination after an altercation at a basketball game led to physical injuries and emotional distress.
Allstate accuses medical practices in Richmond Hill of massive insurance fraud scheme
On February 7, Allstate Insurance Company filed a lawsuit, accusing several medical practices and individuals of orchestrating a massive insurance fraud scheme.
Orthosupply accuses GEICO Insurance Group of fraudulent denial practices
Orthosupply has filed a lawsuit against GEICO alleging fraudulent denial of insurance claims related to durable medical equipment for accident victims.
Former employee alleges Royalton Entities misappropriated tips
William Orgera has filed a lawsuit against Royalton on the Greens LLC and related entities alleging unlawful tip appropriation under FLSA and NYLL laws.
Food manufacturer Maxi Canada Inc. accused of deceptive advertising over 'natural' claims
Three Brooklyn residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Maxi Canada Inc., accusing them of falsely marketing their chicken nuggets as all-natural despite containing synthetic ingredients.
Major toothpaste brand accused of deceptive marketing over toxic ingredients
Douglas White has filed a class-action lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom's of Maine over allegations that their children's toothpaste contains harmful levels of lead and arsenic without proper disclosure on packaging or advertising...
Uber sues multiple law firms and medical practices over alleged fraudulent injury claims
Uber Technologies has filed a lawsuit against several law firms and medical practices in New York for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake injury claims from minor vehicle collisions.
Igloo Products faces class action lawsuit over alleged false environmental claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Igloo Products Corp., accusing them of misleading consumers with false environmental claims about their coolers' biodegradability and origin.
Brooklyn Parent sues NYC DOE for failing to provide special education services
In a lawsuit filed in January 2025, a parent accuses the New York City Department of Education of failing to provide necessary educational services for her disabled child as required by law.
Lawsuit alleges town zoning changes constitute illegal property taking
Kincade Enterprises LLC has taken legal action against the Town of Brookhaven over zoning changes they claim illegally restrict development on their property.
Lawsuit accuses Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol of illegally issuing 80,000 school bus tickets
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol America for allegedly issuing unauthorized traffic tickets using unapproved monitoring systems across multiple school districts.
Lawsuit alleges civil rights violations by Nassau County officials during pre-trial detention
A lawsuit has been filed against Nassau County and several associated entities, accusing officials of severe civil rights violations during pre-trial detention. The complaint was submitted on January 22, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by plaintiff Sandy Sanchez.
Lyft driver alleges hate crime following attack by multiple individuals
A lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by Anthony McCoy, a Lyft driver and veteran, accusing several individuals of a hate crime following an alleged attack on January 28, 2023.
Former detainee sues Nassau County correctional facility over assault and negligence
A former detainee has filed a lawsuit against the County of Nassau and several associated entities, alleging severe civil rights violations during his detention at the Nassau County Correctional Center.
Class action accuses Arena Technical Resources of negligence in data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Arena Technical Resources, LLC, accusing the company of mishandling sensitive personal information that led to a data breach. Juliette Ugarte filed the complaint on January 23, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
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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.
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.
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.