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Fired nurse sues Mercy Medical Center, alleging age bias, retaliation, and unsafe practices
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Mercy Medical Center and its parent organization, Catholic Health System of Long Island, Inc., accusing them of age discrimination, retaliation, and unlawful termination.
Empire Freight co-founder sues former partners for $10M, alleging embezzlement and racketeering
An entrepreneur has filed a lawsuit against his former business partners, accusing them of orchestrating a complex scheme to defraud him and his company.
Liberty Mutual ses Brooklyn pharmacy alleging $748K no-fault insurance fraud scheme
Liberty Mutual General Insurance Company and other affiliates have filed a lawsuit against Argyle Pharmacy Inc., Mehtab Bibi, and Timur Yuzefpolsky, alleging a sophisticated scheme to defraud them through fraudulent insurance claims.
Swagtron faces class action lawsuit alleging electric scooters pose fire hazards
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Hoverton, LLC, doing business as Swagtron, alleging that its Swagtron SG-5 Swagger 5 Boost Commuter Electric Scooters pose serious fire and burn hazards due to faulty lithium-ion batteries.
Virtu Financial Executives accused of breach of fiduciary duty and client data misuse
A shareholder has taken legal action against several current and former officers and directors of Virtu Financial, Inc., including its CEO Douglas Cifu, alleging severe misconduct and breach of fiduciary duty.
Former Mercedes-Benz sales consultant sues over alleged sexual harassment and toxic workplace culture
A former sales consultant at Mercedes-Benz Massapequa has filed a lawsuit against several entities associated with the dealership alleging pervasive sexual harassment and discrimination leading to her constructive discharge.
Telephonics and TTM sue Airbus Helicopters, allege abuse of Swiss courts to enforce unfair contract
Telephonics Corporation and TTM Technologies, Inc. have filed a complaint, accusing Airbus Helicopters of manipulating legal systems to enforce an unfair contract.
Plaintiff alleges racial discrimination against NYC School Support Services Inc., seeking justice
A former employee has launched a lawsuit against NYC School Support Services Inc., accusing them of racial discrimination and wrongful termination following complaints about workplace bias.
Mother sues Nassau County agencies, alleging child was wrongfully taken after trampoline accident
A mother has filed a civil rights lawsuit against several Nassau County agencies, including the Nassau County Department of Social Services and The Safe Center, Long Island, alleging the wrongful removal of her child from her custody.
Doctor sues New York homeowners' association for religious discrimination and harassment, seeks over $1 million in damages
A first responder and medical doctor is embroiled in a legal battle against his homeowners' association, alleging discrimination and harassment based on his religion.
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.
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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.
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From the Newsroom: Never Forget
Twenty-four years later, the horror of America’s darkest day still reverberates. The memories of the brave souls we lost must live on—not just for those who were there, but for generations who were not yet born.