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


Sep 30, 2025

Lawsuit claims Brookhaven officials targeted Asian-owned spas

Stone Equities, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Brookhaven and several of its employees, alleging misconduct that caused financial and reputational harm. The defendants named in the complaint are the Town of Brookhaven and individuals Theresa Trejo, Amanda Paccione, and Brian Smith.

Sep 24, 2025

Securities class action filed against Fly-E Group over alleged investor misrepresentations

A federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Fly-E Group, Inc., alleging the company misled investors about its financial performance and growth prospects. The complaint also names CEO Zhou Ou and CFO Shiwen Feng as defendants.

Sep 24, 2025

Former Black Diamond CEO files whistleblower retaliation lawsuit

Robert Wilson, a former Chief Executive Officer and Investment Advisor Representative at Black Diamond Asset Management, has filed a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against the United States of America and the State of New York. Wilson accuses the defendants of retaliatory actions following his reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding securities law violations.

Sep 24, 2025

Heli’s Gold sues PCA Group for $30 million over distribution agreement breaches

Italian luxury beauty brand Heli’s Gold Beauty S.R.L. has filed a lawsuit against Perfume Worldwide Inc., doing business as The PCA Group, and its owner, Piyush Golia, alleging that the defendants breached an exclusive distribution agreement intended to expand Heli’s Gold’s presence in North America.

Sep 24, 2025

Southampton History Museum sues town over Conscience Point property dispute

The Southampton History Museum has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton and several associated parties, alleging violations of constitutional rights.

Sep 23, 2025

Spirochaete Research Labs claims Alyvia swabs give unreliable results

Spirochaete Research Labs LLC has filed a lawsuit against Alyvia LLC and its owner, Yumei Yu, alleging false advertising and deceptive practices related to their lead detection product.

Sep 23, 2025

Richmond County woman sues City of New York over alleged police misconduct

A Richmond County woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and the NYPD, claiming that she was physically assaulted by law enforcement officers.

Sep 23, 2025

Staten Island woman sues City of New York and AWS over crypto fraud

A resident of Staten Island has filed a federal lawsuit against the City of New York, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and other defendants, alleging negligence and civil rights violations connected to a cryptocurrency fraud scheme.

Sep 23, 2025

Plaintiff alleges food giant misled consumers with false 'No Artificial Preservatives' claim

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Conagra Brands, Inc., accusing the company of misleading consumers with false advertising claims related to its Orville Redenbacher products.

Sep 23, 2025

Former employee says Pyramid Healthcare fired her after discrimination complaints

A former employee has taken legal action against Pyramid Healthcare, alleging discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.

Sep 9, 2025

Plaintiff alleges excessive force by Long Beach Police Department

A woman is taking legal action against a county and its police department, alleging a violation of her civil rights due to excessive force used by an officer.

Sep 8, 2025

Plaintiffs allege legal malpractice against former attorneys over missed deadlines

Zomongo.TV USA, Inc., Jeremy Ostrowski, and Jocelyne Hughes-Ostrowski have filed a $21 million legal malpractice lawsuit against Colonna Cohen Law, PLLC and attorney Ashlee Colonna Cohen.

Sep 8, 2025

Former USPS employee alleges discrimination by manager leading to assault

Junior Princivil, a former USPS Carrier Technician, has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service, the United States of America, Post Master Adela E. Livingston, and his manager Reginald Eshun, alleging racial discrimination and harassment that culminated in a physical assault.

Sep 5, 2025

NYC resident sues city, police officers over alleged excessive force during bike ride

A New York City man has filed a lawsuit accusing NYPD officers of excessive force and false arrest during what was supposed to be a routine bike ride.

Sep 5, 2025

GEICO sues medical supply firm, alleges $620K fraud scheme involving no-fault claims

Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its subsidiaries have filed a lawsuit against a New York medical supply company and its owner, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $620,000 through false no-fault insurance claims.

Sep 4, 2025

Physician sues New York ethics commission, alleges constitutional violations in jurisdiction dispute

A New York physician has filed a federal lawsuit against the New York State Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government, alleging the agency violated his constitutional rights by improperly asserting jurisdiction and retaliating against him through his employer.

Sep 4, 2025

New York attorney sues Al Jazeera, alleges defamation over Instagram post

A New York immigration attorney has filed a defamation lawsuit against Al Jazeera Media Network, alleging the international news outlet falsely accused him of being paid by the Israeli government to spread propaganda.

Sep 3, 2025

Breakout Capital sues MCA firms, alleges interference with lien on client's assets

Breakout Capital, LLC has filed a federal lawsuit accusing two New York-based merchant cash advance (MCA) firms of unlawfully interfering with its financial interest in a client’s receivables.

Sep 3, 2025

Consumer sues Dr Pepper/Seven Up over 'Canada Dry' marketing, claims false origin labeling

A proposed class action lawsuit filed in federal court accuses beverage giant Dr Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. of misleading consumers by falsely marketing its Canada Dry beverages as being made in Canada.

Sep 2, 2025

Binder Science founder accuses consultant of $300K fraud in federal lawsuit

An elderly New York businessman and his company have filed a federal lawsuit accusing a financial consultant of orchestrating a $300,000 fraud under the guise of debt relief services.

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Education

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.


Sports

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.


Sports

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.