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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.
City employees sue New York City over employee COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Three individuals have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and its departments, challenging the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandates for employees.
Chinese investor sues Broadway Licensing Group over alleged financial misconduct
A Chinese investor has filed a lawsuit against several theatrical licensing companies and individuals, alleging financial misconduct that resulted in significant personal losses.
Film editors sue Stone Village Films over alleged unpaid wages
Two film editors have filed a lawsuit against several production companies and producer Scott Steindorff for allegedly failing to pay agreed wages for months worked on various projects in Brooklyn, New York.
Pride of Iowa Sandwiches sues Tasty Brands alleging thefts of trade secrets
Pride of Iowa Sandwiches, Inc., a family-owned business specializing in grilled cheese sandwiches, has filed a lawsuit against Tasty Brands, LLC and its CEO, David Horowitz. The lawsuit accuses the defendants of misappropriating trade secrets and engaging in unfair competition.
Fleet Connect sues IntelliShift over alleged patent infringement
Fleet Connect Solutions LLC has filed a lawsuit against Vehicle Tracking Solutions LLC d/b/a IntelliShift for allegedly infringing on multiple patents related to fleet management technology.
GEICO sues New York medical suppliers over alleged $2 million insurance fraud
Insurance company GEICO has filed a lawsuit against several medical supply companies and individuals to recover more than $2 million, alleging was obtained through fraudulent insurance claims.
Shareholder lawsuit targets Arbor Realty Trust executives over lending practices
A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the board members and executives of a real estate investment trust (REIT), accusing them of fiduciary breaches and securities law violations.
Animal welfare advocate sues Town of Hempstead over shelter dispute
Janice Blake has filed a lawsuit against The Town of Hempstead alleging retaliation after she criticized their Animal Shelter operations publicly.
ASA College sues U.S. for nearly $6M in ERC tax refunds
ASA College has taken legal action against the United States government over unissued Employee Retention Credit refunds totaling nearly $6 million for three quarters in 2021.
Retired NYPD supervisor sues Nassau County over firearm seizure
A retired NYPD supervisor has filed a lawsuit against Nassau County authorities alleging violations of constitutional rights following a domestic dispute at his home where police seized his firearms without cause or due process
Keurig Dr. Pepper faces class action over Snapple 'All Natural' claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Keurig Dr Pepper Inc., accusing the company of misleading consumers with false advertising claims regarding its Snapple beverages.
W+K seeks $950,000 from Amber Music in contract lawsuit
Wieden + Kennedy has initiated legal action against Amber (Heavenly) USA Ltd., alleging breach of contract related to indemnification obligations tied to an Old Spice advertisement campaign.
Queens housing facility accused of privacy violations and neglect
Christopher Mungin has filed a lawsuit against multiple entities including the City of New York DSS/HRA/DHS over alleged civil rights violations at a transitional housing facility in Queens County.
Richmond Pharmacy sues Richmond University Medical Center over business dispute
Richmond Specialty Script Inc., which operates as Richmond Pharmacy, is suing Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), alleging improper business practices and breach of trust. The defendants include RUMC in its capacity as both landlord and participant in a federal drug pricing program.
Former police officer sues NYPD claiming that he was framed for gun possession
A former police officer is suing the City of New York and NYPD officers, alleging that fabricated evidence was used to falsely implicate him in a gun possession case.
Brooklyn man sues city and police officers claiming false arrest and imprisonment
A Brooklyn resident is suing the City of New York and multiple NYPD officers, accusing them of falsely arresting and imprisoning him in connection with a 2024 shooting investigation.
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The Jets Bring on a Familiar Face
The New York Jets offense was stagnant for much of last season, so a change was widely expected. The change the Jets made is one of the more highly regarded offensive minds in the league, and expectations are high for the unit’s new leader. The Jets have hired Long Island native Frank Reich to take over as offensive coordinator.
The Super Bowl Look Ahead
The dust has settled on the NFL season, or perhaps better said, the confetti has settled, and now it should be time to sit back and relax. That is not the case for sharp sports bettors, however, as they are already crunching numbers and looking ahead to next season to identify the next potential underdog to reach the Big Game.
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