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Lawsuit filed over alleged patent infringement in quartz manufacturing
A patent dispute is underway in the Eastern District of New York, where a Florida-based company has accused a New York firm of infringing on its patent.
Lawsuit alleges police brutality by New York City Police during public festival
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York, alleging police brutality during the 2023 J'Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn. Sidarius Davis, the plaintiff, claims he was the victim of excessive force by the New York Police Department (NYPD) during the event.
Lawsuit accuses JetBlue Airways of racially discriminating against father and daughter
A father and his minor daughter have filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways, alleging racial discrimination during their travel experience.
Former employee alleges racial discrimination against non-profit organization
A former employee of a New York non-profit is suing for racial discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.
Long Beach faces lawsuit over alleged unconstitutional vehicle seizures
The City of Long Beach is being sued over its "Boot and Tow" policy, which is accused of violating constitutional rights by allowing the warrantless seizure of vehicles for unpaid parking fines.
Woman claims Suffolk County violated ADA by denying service dog access
A woman with disabilities is suing a county department for allegedly denying her the use of a service dog in a homeless shelter, claiming discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Brothers allege off-duty NYPD officer engaged in violent road rage incident
Two brothers have filed a lawsuit accusing an off-duty NYPD officer of engaging in a violent road rage incident that led to serious injuries.
Retiree alleges coin dealers orchestrated multi-million dollar fraud scheme
An 85-year-old retiree from Kentucky has filed a lawsuit accusing a group of coin dealers of orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that targeted elderly investors.
Merrick Pet Care accused of false advertising in pet food labeling
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against pet food manufacturer Merrick Pet Care Inc., accusing the company of deceptive marketing practices.
eBay accused by former employee of failing to pay timely wages
A class and collective action lawsuit has been filed against online marketplace eBay Inc. for alleged violations of labor laws regarding timely wage payments.
Former employee alleges pregnancy discrimination against Taco Bell
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant operators violated ADA due to accessibility barriers
A lawsuit has been filed against two businesses for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over accessibility issues at a restaurant in South Ozone Park, New York.
Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County officials misapplied traffic laws in fraud scheme
A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York on Nov. 12, 2024, accusing several Suffolk County officials and entities of violating the civil rights of Reverend Dr. Juan-Jose Brookins through a corrupt enterprise involving the misapplication of traffic laws.
Former security guard sues Arrow Security over pregnancy discrimination
A lawsuit has been filed against Arrow Security, Inc. (formerly known as Aron Security), alleging discrimination and harassment related to pregnancy.
Michigan-based pillow manufacturer sues online retailer over trademark infringement
Hit Notion LLC, a Michigan-based company known for its patented pillow designs, has filed a lawsuit against DigitalPrints USA Corp., which operates under the name Cheer Collection, an online retailer.
Veteran's widow alleges negligence against VA over husband's care
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States, alleging negligence and medical malpractice in the care of a veteran at the Northport VA Medical Center.
Construction companies sue law firms and individuals for orchestrating staged accident fraud
Several construction companies have filed a lawsuit accusing multiple individuals and law firms of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving staged construction accidents.
Teacher sues Department of Education over alleged mishandling of medical exemption
A tenured teacher has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education, claiming the agency mishandled her medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Lawsuit accuses NYPD officers of excessive force and sexual assault
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and several unnamed police officers, alleging violations of constitutional rights.
Queens man sues NYPD officers for civil rights violations after traffic incident
A Queens resident is suing the City of New York and several police officers, alleging civil rights violations.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
Don't Expect Bregman to Pay Off
This week, one of the bigger names in the free agency cycle signed with the Chicago Cubs, and fantasy managers everywhere sighed. Usually, anyone heading to Wrigley Field is viewed as a positive, but for Alex Bregman, more information has emerged suggesting this move could spell trouble for his fantasy outlook. Bregman is a right-handed pull hitter who previously played in two of the more favorable home parks for that profile in Houston and Boston. Both parks feature short left-field dimensions that reward pulled fly balls and help inflate power numbers.
Futures Bettors Will Be Smiling
The College Football Championship is set, and it pits two of the more unlikely teams against each other. Indiana may have the largest living alumni base in the country, with more than 800,000 graduates, but few expected the Hoosiers to reach this stage. They feature zero five-star recruits and have instead relied on depth, discipline, and consistency while dominating all season long.