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Former employee alleges tech giant wrongfully terminated him due to military service
Eric N.Taylor II has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC alleging wrongful termination due to his military service obligations.The complaint accuses Google of violating USERRA laws and seeks damages along with injunctive relief.
Plaintiff alleges widespread fraud by Stand Up MRI facilities
Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit accusing multiple Stand Up MRI facilities across New York of orchestrating a large-scale fraud scheme involving false medical diagnoses and unnecessary treatments dating back to at least 2018. The insurance company seeks over $6 million in damages along with punitive measures against the defendants.
Physical therapist sues staffing agency over forced labor allegations
Raylyn E. Joven has filed a lawsuit against Access Therapies Inc., RN Staff Inc., jointly doing business as Rehability Care, and Manuel Garcia in the Eastern District of New York. The suit alleges labor trafficking and wage theft under federal and state laws.
Parent sues New York school district over allegations of anti-Semitic harassment
Avi Polischuk has filed a lawsuit against Massapequa Union Free School District alleging unchecked anti-Semitic harassment at Berner Middle School following recent global events. The suit demands $15 million in damages and calls for significant policy changes within the district.
SEC sues crypto platform NanoBit for investment fraud
The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against NanoBit Limited and associated entities for orchestrating an elaborate investment scam that defrauded U.S.-based investors out of nearly $1 million through a fake crypto trading platform.
Former employee alleges discrimination against Oceanside School District under ADA
A former employee has sued Oceanside School District alleging discrimination based on multiple disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The plaintiff seeks various forms of relief including compensatory damages and attorney fees.
Insurance giant accuses local pharmacy chain of multi-million dollar fraud scheme
A major insurance company has filed a lawsuit against a local pharmacy chain alleging a large-scale fraud scheme exploiting New York's No-fault Law. Filed on September 16th in federal court by Allstate Insurance Company, the suit accuses Best Care Pharmacy and its principal Maksym Fedotov of submitting hundreds of false insurance claims for medically unnecessary pharmaceuticals.
Queens man sues NYPD officers over wrongful arrest following traffic stop
Joseph Samuel has filed a lawsuit against NYC and two NYPD officers alleging civil rights violations after being wrongfully arrested during a traffic stop in Queens last year. The suit details false evidence leading to his arrest and subsequent prosecution before charges were dismissed.
Former employee alleges sexual harassment by supervisor at Dental Clinic
Ashley Roncancio has filed a lawsuit against National Dental PLLC and supervisor Hamzah Nasim alleging sexual harassment and retaliatory termination after rejecting unwanted advances. The case includes claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other state laws.
Customers sue laundromat chain over deceptive cash card practices
A new class action lawsuit accuses Clean Rite Centers LLC of misleading customers about their reloadable cash cards' value and usability through hidden fees and non-refundable balances designed to trap small amounts on each card permanently.
Visually-impaired plaintiff sues hotel chain over website accessibility
Victor Andrews has filed a lawsuit against Highgate Hotels in the Eastern District of New York, alleging their website is inaccessible to blind users. The suit claims violations under multiple disability rights laws and seeks both injunctive relief and compensatory damages.
New York couple sues Nassau County over unlawful firearm seizure
John and Elizabeth Burke have filed a federal lawsuit against Nassau County alleging unconstitutional seizure and retention of their firearms following a minor incident in December 2017. The couple claims violations of their Second and Fifth Amendment rights and seeks declaratory and equitable relief from the court.
Neuroscientist accuses major academic publishers of antitrust violations
In a landmark antitrust class action lawsuit filed on September 12, 2024, UCLA neuroscientist Dr Lucina Uddin accuses six major academic publishers of colluding to exploit scholars' unpaid labor and stifle scientific progress through unlawful practices including fixing peer review prices at zero and imposing restrictive submission rules.
Plaintiff alleges multinational consumer goods company misled consumers about harmful chemicals in lubricants
A class action lawsuit filed by Maurice Beckles alleges that Reckitt Benckiser's K-Y brand lubricants contain harmful chemicals known as PFAS despite being marketed as safe. The case seeks damages and injunctive relief for consumers who were misled about the product's safety.
Veterinarian sues horseracing regulatory bodies over suspension due to banned substance
Dr.Luis Jorge Perez,a licensed veterinarian,is challenging his suspension and fine imposed by horseracing regulatory bodies after being found with a banned substance.The lawsuit alleges due process violations,arguing regulatory overreach into veterinary practices involving non-racehorses.
Resident sues Suffolk County over alleged unconstitutional firearm licensing policies
Thomas Webber has filed a lawsuit against Suffolk County challenging its firearm licensing policies as unconstitutional under the Second Amendment. Represented by The Bellantoni Law Firm, PLLC., Webber seeks various forms of relief including declaratory judgments and compensatory damages.
Kings County resident sues NYPD over alleged pattern of false arrests
Lloyd Caesar has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers alleging years of harassment through false arrests near his home in Brooklyn's Brownsville neighborhood. The complaint details multiple incidents leading to emotional distress and seeks compensatory damages along with punitive measures against individual officers.
Former executives accused of fraudulent revenue inflation in online pharmacy scheme
In a significant legal development within the pharmaceutical sector, the SEC has filed a complaint against three former executives alleging they deceived investors about their company's financial health, resulting in losses exceeding $170 million.The complaint details how fake prescriptions inflated revenues leading to investor losses after bankruptcy proceedings.
Plaintiff alleges false arrest against law enforcement agencies over assault charges
Adnan Sheikh has filed a civil rights lawsuit against multiple law enforcement agencies alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution following an incident at JFK Airport where he was wrongfully accused of assaulting his wife. The case seeks $7 million in damages across various counts including failure to intervene and fabrication of evidence.
Pet owner sues pet supplement company over false advertising claims
Brian Kelly has filed a lawsuit against FoodScience LLC d/b/a VetriScience Laboratories alleging false advertising regarding their GlycoFlex canine joint supplements. The suit seeks financial compensation for misleading claims about the product's efficacy.
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Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.