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Staten Island woman sues New Jersey doctor for alleged medical malpractice
A Staten Island resident has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Warren K. Slaten and The Regenerative Healing Center, alleging medical malpractice and negligence.
Brunswick Hospital faces class action lawuit over alleged data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Brunswick Hospital Center Foundation for allegedly failing to protect sensitive patient information during a data breach in mid-2024.
Minnesota man sues Victory Cars Central over alleged deceptive sales practices
A Minnesota resident has filed a lawsuit against New York-based car dealership Victory Cars Central, alleging deceptive business practices.
Ex-director of Meaningful NY accuses organization of wrongful termination
Michele Quigley has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination against Meaningful NY Initiatives for People with Disabilities after being dismissed following her request to take FMLA leave to care for her daughter needing a heart transplant.
Plaintiffs Allege Unconstitutional Tax Practices Against Nassau County Over Frozen Assessments
The Town Supervisor for Babylon along with other local figures has initiated a lawsuit against Nassau County and several New York State entities over alleged unconstitutional tax practices resulting from frozen property assessments.
Debt collection agency and banks accused of deceptive practices in federal lawsuit
A federal lawsuit accuses a debt collection agency and several financial institutions of using deceptive practices to intimidate consumers.
Liberty Mutual files RICO lawsuit over $364K in fraudulent claims
A group of insurance companies has filed a lawsuit against multiple pharmacies and individuals, alleging a scheme involving fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions.
New York man sues Nassau County for false arrest and malicious prosecution
A New York resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit against a detective and Nassau County, alleging false arrest and malicious prosecution stemming from events in late 2023.
Lawsuit accuses The Federal Savings Bank of misleading VA loan practices
A couple has filed a lawsuit against a mortgage lender, alleging fraudulent practices that led to financial harm.
Tribal member sues U.S. over alleged breach of trust protections
A tribal member has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, alleging a failure to uphold fiduciary duties under the Federal Trust Doctrine.
Freeport accused of unlawful vehicle seizure and towing scheme
The Village of Freeport, New York, is facing allegations of operating a warrantless vehicle seizure and kickbacks scheme.
Papaya Media claims unauthorized use of marketing system by Haven Health
Papaya Media Corp., a digital marketing company based in New York, has filed a lawsuit against Florida-based Haven Health Management LLC for allegedly misappropriating trade secrets related to their proprietary marketing methods.
Brooklyn man sues NYPD over wrongful arrest and conviction
A Brooklyn man is suing the City of New York and the New York City Police Department, alleging that his civil rights were violated in a wrongful arrest that led to an unjust conviction.
Lawsuit accuses Oceanside terminal of illegal stormwater discharges
The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against Oceanside Marine Terminals LLC, Oceanside Material Terminals Corp., and Victor Liotta Jr., alleging violations of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, commonly known as the Clean Water Act (CWA), by discharging polluted stormwater runoff from their facility into U.S. waters without proper authorization.
Brooklyn man sues DOJ for withholding records tied to criminal case
A Brooklyn resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the United States Department of Justice and its affiliated offices, alleging improper withholding of records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Fogo de Chao sued for alleged labor violations and discrimination
A former employee has filed a class action lawsuit against a Brazilian steakhouse chain, alleging labor law violations and discriminatory practices.
Class action claims portable charger manufacturer's products pose fire risk
A class action lawsuit has been filed against consumer electronics company Casely Inc. over allegations that its wireless power pods portable chargers pose a fire hazard.
Queens College sued for alleged antisemitic discrimination against faculty
Queens College is facing allegations of discrimination, including claims of antisemitism. Plaintiff Helen Schwalb filed a lawsuit against the university, alleging discriminatory practices targeting Jewish faculty members, particularly within the Accounting Department.
Long Island Housing Services Accused of Gender Discrimination by Former Employee
A former investigator at Long Island Housing Services has filed a lawsuit alleging gender discrimination and retaliation after reporting sexist comments made by a coworker.
Bitfarms faces securities class action over alleged misclassification of Bitcoin proceeds
A federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed against cryptocurrency company Bitfarms Ltd. and several of its executives, alleging financial misconduct.
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Ducks Have First Signing of 2026
The Long Island Ducks have announced the team’s first signing of 2026, welcoming Major League veteran outfielder Jacob Robson. Robson will begin his first season with the Ducks, his second in the Atlantic League, and his 10th season in professional baseball.
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.