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Greenport restaurant owner sues village and mayor over forced closure
The owners of a Mediterranean restaurant in Greenport allege that their restaurant was unjustly targeted and forcibly closed by the Village of Greenport under orders from Mayor Kevin Steussi.
Former employee sues Airvet over alleged discrimination and retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Airvet, Inc., alleging gender and religious discrimination and retaliation that led to her termination.
New York residents sue city over alleged wrongful arrest
A group of New York residents has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging that they were wrongfully arrested and subjected to an unlawful search in violation of their constitutional rights.
GEICO files fraud lawsuit against Navar Pharmacy and owner
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its affiliates have filed a lawsuit against New York pharmacy Emuna, Inc., doing business as Navar Pharmacy, and its owner, Javid Bamshad, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of millions of dollars.
BowFlex dumbbells subject of class action over alleged safety issues
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Johnson Health Tech Trading, Inc. and Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc., alleging that certain adjustable dumbbells sold under the BowFlex brand are defective and that the defendants’ recall efforts have been insufficient.
Attorney Dennis Spurling sues YouTuber for alleged defamation
Dennis D. Spurling, an attorney and media figure, has filed a lawsuit against an individual identified as Fabrice Nelson, also known as Neferkare T. Dessalines, alleging defamation and related claims.
Former employee sues Broadhollow Associates for alleged age discrimination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Broadhollow Associates, LLC, and Rubin Beige, claiming his termination was based on his age in violation of federal and state laws.
Brooklyn residents sue NYPD and city over alleged false arrest and eviction
Three New York residents have filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York and several law enforcement officers, alleging unlawful arrest, property seizure, and misconduct by city officials.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD for false arrest and excessive force
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging police misconduct and violations of constitutional rights.
North Carolina man accuses New York accountanting firm of misappropriating unemployment funds
A North Carolina man has filed a lawsuit against New York accounting firm Advanced Taxation Practice, LLC and its principals for allegedly misappropriating funds intended for unemployment benefits.
New Jersey MDC inmate sues law firm Napoli Shkolnik for malpractice in handling prison assault case
A New Jersey inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn is taking legal action against New York law firm Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, alleging negligence and malpractice.
Shinnecock Nation sues Southampton over tribal land regulation
The Shinnecock Indian Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton and several of its officials, alleging unlawful and unconstitutional actions that threaten the Nation’s sovereignty.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision
A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.
Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event
Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.
Biotech firm PepGen faces class action lawsuit over alleged investor deception
Biotechnology company PepGen Inc., CEO James McArthur, and CFO Noel Donnelly have been named in a class action lawsuit accusing them of misleading investors about the efficacy and safety of its lead product candidate.
71-year-old man sues NYPD, hospital, and landlord over eviction and alleged abuse
A compelling lawsuit has been filed by Changhe Cheng against several entities including Flushing Hospital Medical Center and the City of New York over alleged unlawful eviction attempts leading to physical harm.
Man sues Delta after being denied boarding on two international flights
A man has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines claiming racial discrimination after being denied boarding on two separate flights.
Class action lawsuit claims harmful metals found in Girl Scout Cookies
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., accusing them of selling cookies allegedly contaminated with substances that pose a health risk to consumers.
Former executive employee sues Whitson’s Culinary Group over alleged FMLA violation
A former executive employee has filed a lawsuit against Whitson’s Culinary Group, alleging wrongful termination related to her request for family medical leave.
Women file class action against women’s wellness company over alleged false claims about probiotic supplement
Two women have filed a class action lawsuit against wellness company O Positiv, Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices related to a dietary supplement.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.