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Pet food companies accused of misleading consumers with false 'natural' claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed, accusing pet food companies Compana Pet Brands LLC and Premium Nutritional Products, Inc. of misleading consumers about the natural ingredients in their products.
Former employee accuses hospitality companies of violating pregnancy discrimination laws
A woman has filed a lawsuit against former employers, New Castle Hotels, LLC and Riverhead East End Hotel Management LLC. Plaintiff Elexa Page accuses these entities of sex and pregnancy discrimination, citing violations under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the New York State Human Rights Law.
Texas woman sues Brooklyn deli owner over dangerous sidewalk vault incident
An elderly woman from Texas has filed a lawsuit against a Brooklyn deli owner after suffering severe injuries from falling into an unmarked open sidewalk vault outside the store on a rainy night last November.
Three New York logistics companies accused of fraudulent shipment scheme
CJC Distributors LLC has filed a lawsuit against three logistics companies alleging breach of contract and fraud after their goods were misdelivered from Nevada to California instead of New York.
Patchogue-Medford School District accused of negligence over bullying incidents
A family has filed a lawsuit against the Patchogue-Medford School District, South Ocean-Middle School, and three school officials accusing the school district of failing to protect their children from relentless bullying.
New York real-estate firm accuses multiple Hong Kong entities of crypto-fraud scheme
A New York real-estate developer has filed a lawsuit against several individuals and entities accused of orchestrating a crypto-fraud scheme known as pig-butchering scams that cost him over $3.6 million dollars.
Construction companies accused of wage violations
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against multiple construction companies alleging they failed to pay overtime wages according to federal and state laws.
Fair Housing Justice Center accuses Brooklyn Developer CW Realty Group of discrimination against disabled tenants
The Fair Housing Justice Center has filed a lawsuit against CW Realty Group in Brooklyn for allegedly failing to provide accessible housing options in their new developments as required by law.
Lawsuit claims negligence by Staten Island University Hospital led to permanent disabilities
A woman has filed a lawsuit against Staten Island University Hospital alleging medical malpractice after suffering permanent injuries due to delayed diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome.
Dave & Buster's accused of violating telemarketing laws by former customer
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Dave & Buster's for allegedly sending promotional text messages at illegal times under federal telemarketing laws.
Unlawful termination lawsuit filed against Air Company Holdings
Dr. Stafford Sheehan has taken legal action against Air Company Holdings for allegedly terminating him unlawfully in retaliation for whistleblowing activities concerning compliance issues within the company.
Real estate firm accused of massive Ponzi scheme
A group of investors has accused a real estate firm and its executives of running a Ponzi scheme involving millions in fraudulent investments.
Former tenured teachers sue NYC Department of Education over vaccine mandate implementation
Two former tenured teachers have filed a lawsuit against the NYC Department of Education alleging unconstitutional handling of COVID-19 vaccine mandates that violated their rights.
EMCORE Corporation accused of misleading shareholders regarding proposed merger
A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against EMCORE Corporation and its board members for allegedly providing misleading information about a proposed merger with Velocity One Holdings that undervalues their shares compared to another offer from Mobix...
Mindful Care accused by former patient over alleged privacy violations
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Mindful Care Inc., a mental health service provider accused of unlawfully sharing sensitive patient data through third-party tracking technologies like Meta Pixel and Google Analytics.
Etienne family accuses Locust Valley School District of racial discrimination following violent incident
A family has filed a lawsuit against Locust Valley High School and its district alleging racial discrimination after an altercation at a basketball game led to physical injuries and emotional distress.
Allstate accuses medical practices in Richmond Hill of massive insurance fraud scheme
On February 7, Allstate Insurance Company filed a lawsuit, accusing several medical practices and individuals of orchestrating a massive insurance fraud scheme.
Orthosupply accuses GEICO Insurance Group of fraudulent denial practices
Orthosupply has filed a lawsuit against GEICO alleging fraudulent denial of insurance claims related to durable medical equipment for accident victims.
Former employee alleges Royalton Entities misappropriated tips
William Orgera has filed a lawsuit against Royalton on the Greens LLC and related entities alleging unlawful tip appropriation under FLSA and NYLL laws.
Food manufacturer Maxi Canada Inc. accused of deceptive advertising over 'natural' claims
Three Brooklyn residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Maxi Canada Inc., accusing them of falsely marketing their chicken nuggets as all-natural despite containing synthetic ingredients.
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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.
William Floyd sisters earn All-State honors
William Floyd High School juniors Anabel Van Cott and Lydia Van Cott, under the leadership of two-time USTA Coach of the Year Dave Pia, earned All-State honors after finishing second in the Suffolk County Doubles Tournament held at Smithtown East on October 18–19.
Trump & Japanese PM watch the World Series
The World Series this season has truly become a global event, and the ratings reflect that growing international appeal.