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Lawsuit claims Great Neck Park District violated Fair Labor Standards Act
A former employee is suing the Great Neck Park District, accusing the agency of failing to pay overtime wages and improperly reducing his pension benefits.
Lawsuit claims World Finer Foods misled consumers with 'Whole Grain' label
A class action lawsuit has been filed against World Finer Foods, Inc., accusing the company of deceptive marketing over its Wellington Whole Grain Multigrain Crackers.
Plaintiff alleges home care agency violated her rights through harassment and retaliation
A former employee of a home care agency has filed a lawsuit alleging workplace misconduct, including sexual harassment and retaliation. Plaintiff Yara Wali filed the complaint on November 5 against Marks Homecare Agency Inc., Fadia Awad, and Oly Carrasco.
Plaintiff alleges negligence by U.S government employee in motor vehicle accident
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, alleging negligence in a motor vehicle accident involving a Department of Defense employee.
Plaintiff alleges Legal Aid Society engaged in discriminatory employment practices
Sean Imran has taken legal action against his former employer, alleging pervasive discrimination based on race, religion, and national origin at the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County.
NYPD detective files civil rights lawsuit against Village of Freeport
Detective Narcisse Gnapi has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Freeport and its police department alleging false arrest and racial discrimination following an incident over parking tickets.
Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County violated constitutional rights with firearm policy
A lawsuit has been filed against Suffolk County, New York, challenging the constitutionality of its firearm policies.
Daughter files lawsuit against healthcare providers alleging medical malpractice led to mother's death
Heidi Fischer, acting as the administrator of her deceased mother Margaret Ann Fischer’s estate, has filed a lawsuit alleging medical malpractice and negligence against several healthcare providers.
City of New York sues e-cigarette distributor Price Point over illegal vape sales
The City of New York has filed a lawsuit against Price Point Distributors Inc., accusing the company of illegal e-cigarette sales.
Plaintiff accuses Mars Petcare of misleading consumers with 'natural' labeling
A lawsuit has been filed against Mars Petcare US, Inc., accusing the company of misleading consumers by labeling its products as "natural" despite containing synthetic ingredients.
Beverage company Bear's Fruit accused of falsely advertising products as 'non-alcoholic'
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Bear's Fruit, LLC, alleging that the company misled consumers by marketing its kombucha beverages as non-alcoholic while they allegedly contain alcohol levels above legal limits.
Sportswear company Under Armour accused of deceptive pricing practices
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Under Armour, Inc., alleging deceptive pricing practices. Plaintiff Linda Rappaport filed the complaint on October 29 which claims that Under Armour misled consumers with false discount schemes at its Factory outlets and online store.
Fomer employee alleges Antech Diagnostics engaged in retaliatory practices
On October 30, a former employee filed a lawsuit against Antech Diagnostics, alleging wrongful termination and retaliation after raising concerns about illegal practices in the workplace. Plaintiff Samantha Perez's lawsuit describes a series of incidents during her time as an office manager at the company.
Mynaric accused of misleading investors amidst production setbacks
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a laser communication company, Mynaric AG, for allegedly misleading investors with inaccurate financial projections.
Subway restaurants accused of deceptive trade practices over misleading sandwich advertisements
Plaintiff Anna Tollison has filed a class action lawsuit against Subway Restaurants, Inc., Franchise World Headquarters, LLC, and Subway Franchisee Advertising Trust Fund Ltd. Filed on October 28, the complaint alleges that Subway engaged in deceptive trade practices by misleading customers about the amount of meat in their steak and cheese sandwiches.
Amazon sues digital retailers over alleged fraudulent sales scheme
Amazon.com Services LLC has filed a lawsuit against Digital Direct and More, Inc., Ari Cameo, and Shoshana Ostron, alleging involvement in a scheme that led to over $2 million in damages. Filed on October 31, the complaint accuses the defendants of assisting an individual in defrauding Amazon customers by advertising costly items that were not delivered.
Healthcare provider accused of breaching patient confidentiality by sharing data with advertisers
A new class-action lawsuit accuses a major healthcare provider of violating patient confidentiality laws by sharing sensitive health information with LinkedIn without consent.
Learning Care Group accused of labor violations by former employees
A lawsuit has been filed against Learning Care Group, Inc. and Everbrook Academy, LLC, alleging labor law violations affecting employees. On October 31, Aamaityah Vaughan and Gladys Taveras filed a complaint, claiming the companies failed to provide timely wages and retaliated against whistleblowers.
Plaintiff alleges Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Corporation fired EMT over pregnancy discrimination
A former Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Corporation (SVA) employee has filed a lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination. On October 28, Kayla Lebenns filed a complaint against SVA, claiming she was unlawfully terminated due to her pregnancy and gender.
Plaintiff alleges major airlines' negligence led to passenger's death
A lawsuit has been filed by Hershel Breuer against American Airlines and British Airways following his brother's death from an asthma attack during a flight.
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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.