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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.
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.
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.
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.
Food manufacturer Maxi Canada Inc. accused of deceptive advertising over 'natural' claims
Three Brooklyn residents have filed a class action lawsuit against Maxi Canada Inc., accusing them of falsely marketing their chicken nuggets as all-natural despite containing synthetic ingredients.
Major toothpaste brand accused of deceptive marketing over toxic ingredients
Douglas White has filed a class-action lawsuit against Colgate-Palmolive Co. and Tom's of Maine over allegations that their children's toothpaste contains harmful levels of lead and arsenic without proper disclosure on packaging or advertising...
Uber sues multiple law firms and medical practices over alleged fraudulent injury claims
Uber Technologies has filed a lawsuit against several law firms and medical practices in New York for allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake injury claims from minor vehicle collisions.
Igloo Products faces class action lawsuit over alleged false environmental claims
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Igloo Products Corp., accusing them of misleading consumers with false environmental claims about their coolers' biodegradability and origin.
Brooklyn Parent sues NYC DOE for failing to provide special education services
In a lawsuit filed in January 2025, a parent accuses the New York City Department of Education of failing to provide necessary educational services for her disabled child as required by law.
Lawsuit alleges town zoning changes constitute illegal property taking
Kincade Enterprises LLC has taken legal action against the Town of Brookhaven over zoning changes they claim illegally restrict development on their property.
Lawsuit accuses Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol of illegally issuing 80,000 school bus tickets
A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Town of Hempstead and BusPatrol America for allegedly issuing unauthorized traffic tickets using unapproved monitoring systems across multiple school districts.
Lawsuit alleges civil rights violations by Nassau County officials during pre-trial detention
A lawsuit has been filed against Nassau County and several associated entities, accusing officials of severe civil rights violations during pre-trial detention. The complaint was submitted on January 22, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by plaintiff Sandy Sanchez.
Lyft driver alleges hate crime following attack by multiple individuals
A lawsuit has been filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York by Anthony McCoy, a Lyft driver and veteran, accusing several individuals of a hate crime following an alleged attack on January 28, 2023.
Former detainee sues Nassau County correctional facility over assault and negligence
A former detainee has filed a lawsuit against the County of Nassau and several associated entities, alleging severe civil rights violations during his detention at the Nassau County Correctional Center.
Class action accuses Arena Technical Resources of negligence in data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Arena Technical Resources, LLC, accusing the company of mishandling sensitive personal information that led to a data breach. Juliette Ugarte filed the complaint on January 23, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Lawsuit accuses Kraft Heinz of misleading advertising over 'All Natural' claims
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Kraft Heinz Food Company, accusing the company of misleading consumers with false advertising. On January 24, 2025, Alyssa Flexer filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York. The suit alleges that the company falsely marketed its Capri Sun juice pouches as containing "ALL NATURAL INGREDIENTS," despite including synthetic citric acid.
Lawsuit accuses Richmond University Medical Center of failing to protect data in breach
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Richmond University Medical Center over a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 674,000 individuals. Edward Quinn and Monique Leslie, the plaintiffs, filed the complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on January 21, 2025.
Muslim community sues Town of Oyster Bay over alleged discrimination against mosque expansion
Muslims on Long Island, Inc. (MOLI), along with Imran Makda and Moeen Qureshi, have filed a federal lawsuit against the Town of Oyster Bay, alleging discriminatory practices that hindered their efforts to expand a mosque in Bethpage, Long Island.
Former airline technician sues United Airlines for breach of contract under Railway Labor Act
A former airline technician has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines, Inc., the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT), and Teamsters Local Union No. 210, seeking to resolve a dispute over his termination. Frederick Figuereo, the plaintiff, filed the complaint on January 22, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York, seeking declaratory and injunctive relief under the Railway Labor Act.
Wesco Insurance Company sues Electrolux over defective dryer causing fire
Wesco Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit against an individual and two corporations over a fire that caused significant damage to a condominium property. The complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York on January 23, 2025, naming Joel Fleishman and Electrolux Home Products, Inc., along with Electrolux North America, Inc., as defendants.
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The Panthers are State Champions
Miller Place wrestling are the New York State champions after a memorable performance this weekend. The Panthers earned that distinction with a dominant 45–24 victory over Shoreham-Wading River in the Division II high school championship, capping off an outstanding season with the program’s ultimate goal achieved.
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The combined girls wrestling team in Suffolk County captured the Suffolk County Dual Meet Championship this week, completing a remarkable run through the season.
Library Artists Reception Showcases Local Creative Talent
The Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library continued its growing focus on cultural programming with an Artists Reception celebrating the work of local residents and launching its newest art exhibition.