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U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York News


Mar 13, 2025

Abercrombie & Fitch execs accused of using fake modeling opportunities to lure, sexually assault victims

Executives of American clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch have been accused of luring aspiring models with false promises of modeling opportunities, only to subject them to sexual assault.

Mar 13, 2025

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.

Mar 12, 2025

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.

Mar 12, 2025

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.

Mar 11, 2025

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.

Mar 11, 2025

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.

Mar 3, 2025

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.

Mar 3, 2025

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.

Feb 28, 2025

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.

Feb 28, 2025

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.

Feb 27, 2025

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.

Feb 27, 2025

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.

Feb 26, 2025

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.

Feb 26, 2025

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.

Feb 22, 2025

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...

Feb 22, 2025

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.

Feb 21, 2025

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.

Feb 21, 2025

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.

Feb 19, 2025

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.

Feb 19, 2025

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.

Daily Feed

Former employee accuses Halmar of wrongful termination over FMLA leave request

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Halmar International, LLC., alleging wrongful termination in violation of the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).


Local

No Joke: A Family Camped Out at Midnight for Selden Chick-fil-A's Grand Open

The chain's latest restaurant to hit Long Island is located at 949 Middle Country Road.


Opinion

FROM THE NEWSROOM: Big Government Must Reduce Spending. My Family Did

Now more than ever, we need to support President Trump and Elon Musk in their mission to reduce spending and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse from the bloated bureaucracy.