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Garden City man files federal civil rights lawsuit over traffic stop and court proceedings
A Garden City resident has filed a civil rights lawsuit in federal court alleging violations of his constitutional rights stemming from a traffic stop and subsequent legal proceedings.
TD Bank faces class action lawsuit over $3 paper statement fee
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against TD Bank, N.A., alleging that the bank unlawfully charged customers fees for receiving paper billing statements, in violation of New York General Business Law § 399-zzz.
Brooklyn protester sues NYPD and city over alleged use of excessive force
A Brooklyn resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York, the NYPD, and several individual officers, alleging that he was subjected to excessive force and false arrest during a protest in Bay Ridge, in violation of his constitutional rights.
Great Neck homeowner sues village over property access and permit denial
A resident of Great Neck, New York, has filed a federal lawsuit against the Village of Great Neck and its Building Department, alleging that her constitutional and property rights were infringed upon in violation of the Fourteenth Amendment's Due Process Clause.
Dog walker sues Town of Hempstead over facility ban after advocacating to save shelter dog
A dog walker at the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter has filed a lawsuit against the town and several town officials, alleging violations of his constitutional rights after he was banned from all town facilities.
SEC files fraud suit over $21 million “pump and dump” scheme involving American Green stock
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a civil securities fraud enforcement action against three individuals accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to sell stock in American Green, Inc.
Lawsuit claims Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals misleads consumers with claims of 'natural' ingredients
A woman has filed a class action lawsuit against the makers of Orville Redenbacher’s Naturals Popcorn products, claiming that the company deceptively markets its products as containing "only real ingredients" and being "natural," despite the presence of synthetic ingredients like mixed tocopherols.
Journalist sues NYPD and City of New York over alleged assault at protest
A journalist has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, claiming that he was assaulted by law enforcement while documenting a protest.
Mass Mutual accused of breaching contract over $87K annuity transfer
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, claiming that the insurance company breached contractual obligations by reversing a fund transfer from her retirement account.
Brooklyn residents sue NYPD for false arrest and malicious prosecution after drug raid
A lawsuit has been filed against several members of the New York City Police Department, accusing them of false arrest and malicious prosecution.
New York man sues medical device company over injuries from allegedly defective vein filter implant
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against major medical device company Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD), along with its subsidiaries C.R. Bard, Inc., and Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc., alleging severe injuries from a defective medical implant.
Former school librarian sues Bayshore district for age discrimination and wrongful termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the Bayshore Union Free School District and several of its officials, alleging wrongful termination based on age bias.
Man sues Rockville Centre police over alleged excessive force and facial disfigurement
A man has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Rockville Centre and four unidentified police officers, accusing them of using excessive force that left him with permanent facial scars and disfigurement.
Brooklyn dealership sued for allegedly selling Lamborghini with tampered odometer
A Brooklyn car dealership has been accused of selling a luxury vehicle with a falsified odometer reading and a voided warranty.
Woman sues Village of Freeport and towing company over alleged illegal car seizure
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Freeport, local authorities, and a towing company, alleging that they unlawfully seized her vehicle.
New York woman sues in-laws over alleged $1M trust fraud
A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against her brother-in-law and his sister, accusing them of fraudulent activities involving a family trust.
Apple hit with class action lawsuit over alleged AirPods Max defect and failure to disclose issues
A consumer has filed a class action lawsuit against tech giant Apple Inc., accusing the company of selling defective products without informing consumers about potential issues.
Sierra Club sues scrap metal firm over alleged long-term Clean Water Act violations in New York
The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against Service Scrap Metal Inc. and its owner, Michael Taylor, claiming that they violated the Clean Water Act by discharging polluted stormwater from their scrap metal facility into U.S. waters.
Former Petco employee sues over disability discrimination and wrongful termination
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against major pet supply company Petco Health and Wellness Company, Inc., and Petco Animal Supplies Stores, Inc., accusing them of violating her rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and various New York state laws.
Man sues Long Island dealership and finance firm over alleged auto loan fraud
A Long Island man has accused a local car dealership and a finance company of deceptive practices in what he claims was a fraudulent automobile purchase.
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The Jets Bring on a Familiar Face
The New York Jets offense was stagnant for much of last season, so a change was widely expected. The change the Jets made is one of the more highly regarded offensive minds in the league, and expectations are high for the unit’s new leader. The Jets have hired Long Island native Frank Reich to take over as offensive coordinator.
The Super Bowl Look Ahead
The dust has settled on the NFL season, or perhaps better said, the confetti has settled, and now it should be time to sit back and relax. That is not the case for sharp sports bettors, however, as they are already crunching numbers and looking ahead to next season to identify the next potential underdog to reach the Big Game.
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