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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.
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.
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