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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.
Brooklyn resident sues NYPD for alleged civil rights violations
A Brooklyn resident has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York and NYPD officers alleging civil rights violations including assault and false imprisonment during an incident last year. The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages for physical injuries and emotional distress caused by alleged police misconduct.
Man sues NYPD over fabricated evidence leading to wrongful omprisonment
Heriberto Laguere has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and NYPD alleging malicious prosecution based on fabricated evidence by former officer Jason Arbeeny. The suit seeks compensatory damages for wrongful imprisonment after his conviction was vacated in October 2022.
Patient alleges negligence against federal healthcare provider over cancer diagnosis
Sonia Delcid has filed a lawsuit against the United States government alleging negligence in diagnosing her breast cancer in a timely matter at a federal healthcare facility operated by Hudson River Healthcare Inc., seeking $1 million in damages.
Senior homeowner alleges fraudulent practices by solar companies
Claver Campbell has filed a lawsuit against multiple solar companies alleging fraudulent practices that left her with unexpected high costs and a lien on her home despite initial promises of affordable energy solutions. The case sheds light on broader issues within the residential solar panel industry affecting seniors and communities of color.
Visually-Impaired plaintiff sues clothing company over website accessibility violations
Paul Abramson has filed a class-action lawsuit against Left Field NYC for allegedly failing to make its website accessible to blind users, citing violations of federal and state laws including the ADA. The suit seeks a permanent injunction and compensatory damages.
East Hampton Police officer alleges systemic gender discrimination by employer
Andrea M. Kess has filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of East Hampton alleging pervasive gender discrimination and retaliation within its police department since her employment April 2016.
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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.
Suffolk County PD Outskates the NYPD
The Suffolk County Police Department's Hockey Team got a hard earned victory over their rivals last week and now they have some bragging rights until the next time they both face off on the ice.
Longwood Lax Award Winners
The Longwood Lions girls lacrosse team gave out some special end of the year awards and their star players were able to take home these prominent honors before graduation.