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Aug 30, 2024

Former employee alleges FedEx fostered hostile work environment due to gender and sexual orientation

Briana Gonzalez has filed a lawsuit against FedEx alleging severe workplace discrimination based on her gender and sexual orientation. The complaint details extensive harassment from colleagues and supervisors alike at FedEx's Jamaica Queens location starting January 2023.

Aug 30, 2024

Former NYC School Principal Sues Department of Education Over Racial Discrimination

Heather Jansen has filed a federal lawsuit against NYC's Department of Education alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her tenure as a school principal in Staten Island. The suit details various instances where she claims she was unfairly targeted due to her race and seeks damages along with reinstatement.

Aug 29, 2024

Pharmaceutical company sues former employee for misappropriating trade secrets

Hercules Pharmaceuticals has filed a lawsuit against former employee Brant Cherne for allegedly misappropriating trade secrets and breaching contractual obligations after joining a direct competitor. The company seeks injunctive relief along with compensatory and punitive damages.

Aug 29, 2024

Samsung accused of selling fire-prone ranges

Matthew Unger has filed a class action lawsuit against Samsung Electronics America Inc., alleging that certain models of their ranges have defective heat control knobs that pose a fire hazard. The lawsuit seeks damages for financial losses incurred due to purchasing these defective products among other forms of relief.

Aug 28, 2024

Recruitment firm sues real estate giant Zillow for financial losses and more

A recruitment firm has filed a lawsuit against a major real estate company alleging financial harm due to broken promises regarding an international staffing project. The plaintiff seeks over $1 million in compensatory damages plus additional special damages.

Aug 28, 2024

Technology services company faces class action lawsuit following major data breach

Frederick Conaway has filed a class action lawsuit against CSC ServiceWorks following a significant data breach affecting over 35,000 individuals' sensitive personal information. The lawsuit seeks damages and improved security measures from CSC ServiceWorks due to their alleged negligence in protecting customer data.

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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.


Local

Applause for a great cause at Amityville Music Hall

Flaunting a spirited “four bands, four styles, one goal” attitude, the "Band Together for Good" mini-music festival and fundraiser benefits Family & Children’s Association (FCA)—the Island’s oldest and largest human service organization.


Local

DENTAL365 Honors Veterans with a free Day of Dentistry

In honor of Veterans Day, Dental365 will once again host its annual Free Day of Dentistry for Veterans.