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Ridgewood property owners sue Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance over denied fire damage claim
Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (U.S. Branch), alleging breach of contract and bad faith denial of an insurance claim related to fire damage.
Hillside Hotel files lawsuit over alleged $5 million fraud judgment
Hillside Hotel LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to a $5 million default judgment against the company. The lawsuit names Gorayeb & Associates, PC, Christopher J. Gorayeb, Jonathan D. Moran, and others as defendants.
New York woman alleges false arrest and excessive force by police
A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the city and several of its police officers, alleging civil rights violations. The lawsuit filed by plaintiff Sonia Perry names officers Robert McLoughlin, Benjamin Gelber, Dennis Cobic, and Annie Cosgrave as defendants.
Legal dispute erupts over Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club partnership
A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former business partner, alleging that they attempted to undermine their equal partnership by excluding her from managerial decisions and seeking to remove her from the business.
New York appliance firm faces suit over alleged pressure cooker malfunction
A lawsuit has been filed against The Steelstone Group LLC d/b/a Gourmia by Myesha Maggit on behalf of her daughter J.E.B., claiming severe injuries from a defective pressure cooker.
Former employee files lawsuit against Peconic Landing alleging discrimination and unlawful termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Peconic Landing at Southold and two individuals, Mary Lavery and Lindsey Corwin, alleging a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions that culminated in her termination.
Woman alleges unlawful arrest following crash with police vehicle
A resident of New York City has filed a police misconduct lawsuit against the city of New York and three officers: Brandon S. Lefcourt, Keith A. Meisner, and Sergeant Alicea V. Venus.
New York homeowner sues solar companies over deceptive sales practices
A New York homeowner is suing Sunco Capital, LLC and other associated entities over alleged deceptive practices related to solar panel installations.
Costco and Nice-Pak face class-action lawsuit over baby wipes marketing
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Costco Wholesale Corporation and Nice-Pak Products, Inc., alleging that the companies misled consumers about the safety and environmental claims of their baby wipes. The complaint centers on the marketing of Kirkland Signature Baby Wipes, which were advertised as “plastic-free” and made with “Naturally Derived Ingredients.”
Former 7-Eleven employee alleges discrimination and retaliation
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against a convenience store franchise in West Hempstead for racial discrimination and retaliatory dismissal following complaints about pay delays and workplace harassment based on national origin.
Former employee files workplace discrimination lawsuit against Atlantic Dialysis Management Services
A former dialysis technician has sued Atlantic Dialysis Management Services for fostering a hostile work environment filled with discrimination based on sexual orientation and retaliation leading up to wrongful termination.
Fudge manufacturer Calico Cottage sues Smucker over peanut butter recall losses
Calico Cottage Inc., a prominent fudge manufacturer based in New York, has taken legal action against J.M. Smucker Co., alleging negligence and strict liability after being forced into a costly product recall due to contaminated peanut butter...
Philips faces class action lawsuit for alleging falsely marketing pacifiers as 'orthodontic'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Philips North America, LLC and Philips Holding USA Inc., alleging false advertising of their pacifiers as "orthodontic."
Lawsuit claims suppliers provided toxic fill for little league field project
A sports field construction company has filed a lawsuit against its suppliers over contaminated materials used in a little league baseball field project in Wantagh, NY.
Staten Island mother sues NYPD over alleged false arrest during custody exchange
A Staten Island woman has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of New York and several unidentified NYPD officers, alleging she was wrongfully arrested during a court-ordered custody exchange.
Texas retiree accuses Long Island coin dealers of defrauding elderly in multistate fraud scheme
A Texas retiree has filed a lawsuit against a network of Long Island coin dealers accused of participating in a telemarketing fraud scheme in violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and New York law.
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.
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Plaintiff Alleges Major Appliance Manufacturer's Washer/Dryer Combos Fail Due to Defects
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Haier US Appliance Solutions over alleged defects in their washer/dryer combos sold under the GE Appliances brand name.