U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York News
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Plaintiff alleges beverage company misleads consumers with false health benefit claims
Jordan Somers has filed a class-action lawsuit against Olipop Inc., claiming their prebiotic sodas falsely advertise digestive health benefits due to insufficient prebiotic content counteracted by high sugar levels.
Plaintiffs accuse Colgate-Palmolive subsidiary Tom's of Maine of selling contaminated toothpaste
In a class action lawsuit filed on December 19th in New York's Eastern District Court by Jana Rabinowitz and others against Colgate-Palmolive Company and Tom’s of Maine Inc., allegations surface regarding contaminated toothpaste products falsely...
LZ Northern (investor) accuses Shoo Loong Kan Richardson (business partner) of Fraudulent Inducement
LZ Northern LLC has taken legal action against Shoo Loong Kan Richardson LLC and David Cheng over alleged fraudulent inducement related to a $280k investment deal gone awry.
Plaintiffs accuse Vitamin Manufacturer of Deceptive Marketing Practices
A class action lawsuit has been filed against Church & Dwight Co., Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices related to their children's gummy vitamins.
Patient sues NYU Langone and doctors over alleged aortic dissection misdiagnosis
A New York resident has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and several affiliated physicians, alleging negligence and lack of informed consent during her medical treatment.
Parents challenge New York vaccine mandate over religious exemptions
A group of parents is challenging New York State’s vaccine mandate, arguing that it violates their religious and parental rights. The lawsuit names Dr. James V. McDonald, the commissioner of health for New York State, as the defendant.
Warehouse safety manufacturer DK Gentile & Company alleges trade secret misappropriation by distributor
DK Gentile & Company Inc., a manufacturer of warehouse safety systems, has filed a lawsuit against Global Industrial Distribution Inc. and Global Equipment Company Inc., alleging the misuse of proprietary information to develop and sell competing products. DK Gentile claims the defendants breached contractual obligations by using confidential information to create similar warehouse safety devices.
SEC accuses Gray Digital entities of misleading investors
The Securities and Exchange Commission has brought a complaint against several individuals and entities accused of operating a fraudulent investment scheme. The defendants include Nathan Gauvin and his associated companies, Blackridge, LLC; Gray Digital Capital Management USA, LLC; and Gray Digital Technologies, LLC.
GEICO sues medical supply companies over alleged no-fault insurance fraud
Government Employees Insurance Company (GEICO) and its affiliates have filed a lawsuit against several New York-based medical supply companies and individuals, alleging a fraudulent scheme involving the state’s no-fault insurance system. The defendants include Healing Touch Supply Inc., Wellness Supply Group Inc., Sunrise Healing Supply Services Inc., R&E Meds LLC, and multiple individuals.
Japanese restaurant in Houston files discrimination lawsuit against mall owners
A Japanese restaurant owner in Houston has filed a lawsuit alleging racial discrimination by the operators of the shopping mall where the business is located. Watanabe NYC, LLC and its owner, Ziming Shen, allege they were subjected to discriminatory treatment based on their Chinese race and ancestry by Main/O.S.T., Ltd. and Kimco Realty Corporation.
Customer sues Northstar Kia over alleged pricing and loan discrepancies
In a recent court filing in New York's Southern District Court on December 4th, Jeffrey Rosselli accuses Queens Motor Cars LLC d/b/a Northstar Kia of deceptive business practices involving misleading pricing and unauthorized charges during his...
CJC Distributors sues logistics firms over missing $1 million shipment
CJC Distributors has filed a lawsuit against several logistics companies for alleged mismanagement leading to a $1 million loss of goods intended for delivery from Nevada to New York.
Insurance firm Wilton Reassurance sues beneficiaries over disputed death benefit payout
Wilton Reassurance Life Company of New York is suing two beneficiaries for allegedly retaining overpaid death benefits totaling more than $137,000 following Emma Beckley's passing in August 2023.
New York father files civil rights complaint against NYC agencies over family court actions
A New York father has filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging wrongful actions by the City of New York, the New York City Police Department, the Administration for Children’s Services, the Department of Social Services, and related entities, claiming violations of his constitutional rights.
Investor files securities class action against DeFi Technologies
Linkedto Partners LLC has initiated a class-action lawsuit against DeFi Technologies Inc., accusing them of securities fraud by allegedly making false statements about their financial health between May and November of this year.
Brooklyn consumer sues Generation Kia and bank over auto financing dispute
In a lawsuit filed on December 5th in Brooklyn's Eastern District Court of New York against Generation Kia Inc., Esran L. Boothe claims he was misled into an inflated car financing deal through deceptive practices involving electronic contracts...
New York business alleges fraudulent investment scheme in federal lawsuit
A New York-based company has filed a federal lawsuit alleging that it was defrauded through a purported investment opportunity that resulted in substantial financial losses. The complaint accuses multiple defendants of inducing the company to transfer funds under false pretenses.
Brooklyn disabled woman accuses NYC Housing Authority of mishandling voucher, putting her at risk of homelessness
A Brooklyn mother is suing the New York City Housing Authority over allegations that their failure to issue a housing voucher has left her facing homelessness.
New York father alleges due process violations in family court proceedings
A father has filed a lawsuit against the mother of his child alleging conspiracy with a state judge to unlawfully suspend his parental rights without due process.
Brooklyn property owner alleges decade-long real estate racketeering scheme
A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit alleging that a group of individuals and entities engaged in a long-running scheme to unlawfully seize his Brooklyn property. The complaint names David Stern and multiple other defendants, including attorneys and corporate entities, in connection with the alleged conduct.
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Plaintiff Alleges Unauthorized Surgery by Local Hospital
A Queens resident has filed a lawsuit against Jamaica Hospital Medical Center and several doctors over unauthorized surgery performed without consent during an emergency visit in April 2020.
Plaintiff alleges identity theft as major bank holds him accountable for fraudulent charges
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against Capital One d/b/a Discover after being held liable for nearly $4,700 in unauthorized charges stemming from identity theft involving a fraudulent credit card account opened without his knowledge or...