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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.
Plaintiff alleges airline negligence led to in-flight injury
A passenger has filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways Corporation, alleging injuries from an in-flight incident. On October 22, Kiara Quinonez filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, focusing on an August 20 incident during a JetBlue international flight from New York to Paris.
Plaintiff alleges wrongful arrest by NYPD in racial profiling case
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging false arrest and other civil rights violations. Maurice Scarboro initiated the complaint on October 24 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, naming the City of New York and unidentified police officers as defendants.
Plaintiff alleges federal courthouses' negligence in slip-and-fall incident
Amina Hamidu has filed a lawsuit against two federal courthouses in New York after sustaining serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident on their premises in January 2023.
Brooklyn resident alleges false arrest against NYPD officers
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other charges stemming from an incident in March 2022.
Former executive sues United States over tax withholding dispute
Stephen Hilton has filed a lawsuit against the United States government over alleged erroneous tax withholdings from a settlement agreement with his former employer.
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The New York Jets offense was stagnant for much of last season, so a change was widely expected. The change the Jets made is one of the more highly regarded offensive minds in the league, and expectations are high for the unit’s new leader. The Jets have hired Long Island native Frank Reich to take over as offensive coordinator.
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