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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.
Wrongfully convicted man sues NYC and NYPD claiming false arrest and planted evidence
A former Brooklyn resident has taken legal action against the City of New York and its police department claiming that he was arrested under false pretenses.
GEICO sues R Family pharmacy for alleged $2M no-fault insurance fraud scheme
A major insurance company has launched a lawsuit against a Brooklyn pharmacy accused of exploiting New York's No-Fault insurance system through fraudulent pharmaceutical billing practices exceeding $2 million.
New York bar accused of illegally broadcasting UFC pay-per-view event
Joe Hand Promotions has filed a lawsuit against Pourital Ltd., alleging unauthorized broadcasting of a UFC event at their New York bar without proper licensing.
Former employee sues Capital One, alleging wrongful termination after seeking pregnancy accommodations
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Capital One N.A., a subsidiary of Capital One Financial Corporation, accusing the company of unlawfully terminating her employment following her request for medical accommodations during a high-risk twin pregnancy.
Newsday sues Nassau County over alleged First Amendment violations and retaliation
Newsday LLC has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Nassau County, its legislature, and county executive Bruce Blakeman of unconstitutional retaliation, igniting a battle over press freedom.
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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.
Romaine Floats Yaphank Market for Local Produce Hub
No need to go to the Bronx for local produce under a plan by County Executive Ed Romaine.
Bell-to-Bell School Smart Phone Ban is Looming
Starting in September, New York State law requires Bell-to-Bell restrictions on smartphones and other internet-enabled personal devices in K-12 schools statewide.