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Jun 29, 2025

New Jersey MDC inmate sues law firm Napoli Shkolnik for malpractice in handling prison assault case

A New Jersey inmate at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn is taking legal action against New York law firm Napoli Shkolnik PLLC, alleging negligence and malpractice.

Jun 29, 2025

Shinnecock Nation sues Southampton over tribal land regulation

The Shinnecock Indian Nation has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton and several of its officials, alleging unlawful and unconstitutional actions that threaten the Nation’s sovereignty.

Jun 25, 2025

Brooklyn man sues NYPD over injuries from alleged police vehicle collision

A Brooklyn man has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers, alleging excessive force, defamation, and civil rights violations.

Jun 25, 2025

Paraplegic man and witness sue NYPD alleging excessive force at Brooklyn park event

Two community organizers have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York alleging excessive force by NYPD officers during a peaceful event at Wingate Park in Brooklyn.

Jun 25, 2025

Biotech firm PepGen faces class action lawsuit over alleged investor deception

Biotechnology company PepGen Inc., CEO James McArthur, and CFO Noel Donnelly have been named in a class action lawsuit accusing them of misleading investors about the efficacy and safety of its lead product candidate.

Jun 25, 2025

71-year-old man sues NYPD, hospital, and landlord over eviction and alleged abuse

A compelling lawsuit has been filed by Changhe Cheng against several entities including Flushing Hospital Medical Center and the City of New York over alleged unlawful eviction attempts leading to physical harm.

Jun 25, 2025

Man sues Delta after being denied boarding on two international flights

A man has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines claiming racial discrimination after being denied boarding on two separate flights.

Jun 24, 2025

Class action lawsuit claims harmful metals found in Girl Scout Cookies

A class action lawsuit has been filed against the Girl Scouts of the United States of America and Ferrero U.S.A., Inc., accusing them of selling cookies allegedly contaminated with substances that pose a health risk to consumers.

Jun 24, 2025

Former executive employee sues Whitson’s Culinary Group over alleged FMLA violation

A former executive employee has filed a lawsuit against Whitson’s Culinary Group, alleging wrongful termination related to her request for family medical leave.

Jun 24, 2025

Women file class action against women’s wellness company over alleged false claims about probiotic supplement

Two women have filed a class action lawsuit against wellness company O Positiv, Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices related to a dietary supplement.

Jun 24, 2025

Cryptocurrency investor sues Oraichain for fraud and breach of contract

A cryptocurrency investor has filed a lawsuit against blockchain platform Oraichain and associated entities, alleging fraud and breach of contract.

Jun 24, 2025

New York medical supply firm sued over alleged insurance fraud scheme

A lawsuit has been filed against a New York-based medical supply company and its owner, alleging their involvement in an insurance fraud scheme. The lawsuit filed by Allstate Insurance Company and its affiliates names Healthy Elite Inc., its principal Eddie Kemelman, and several unnamed defendants.

Jun 18, 2025

Native American Guardian’s Association challenges New York school mascot regulation in federal court

The Native American Guardian’s Association (NAGA) has filed a lawsuit challenging a New York State regulation that prohibits public schools from using Indigenous names, mascots, and logos. The complaint was brought against the New York State Board of Regents and its members.

Jun 18, 2025

Customer sues Empire Cadillac over alleged auto finance fraud

A customer has filed a lawsuit against MBLIC Motors LLC, doing business as Empire Cadillac, alleging fraudulent and deceptive practices in connection with an automobile transaction.

Jun 18, 2025

Ridgewood property owners sue Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance over denied fire damage claim

Two New York residents have filed a lawsuit against Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co., Ltd (U.S. Branch), alleging breach of contract and bad faith denial of an insurance claim related to fire damage.

Jun 18, 2025

Hillside Hotel files lawsuit over alleged $5 million fraud judgment

Hillside Hotel LLC has filed a lawsuit alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to a $5 million default judgment against the company. The lawsuit names Gorayeb & Associates, PC, Christopher J. Gorayeb, Jonathan D. Moran, and others as defendants.

Jun 17, 2025

New York woman alleges false arrest and excessive force by police

A New York woman has filed a lawsuit against the city and several of its police officers, alleging civil rights violations. The lawsuit filed by plaintiff Sonia Perry names officers Robert McLoughlin, Benjamin Gelber, Dennis Cobic, and Annie Cosgrave as defendants.

Jun 17, 2025

Legal dispute erupts over Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club partnership

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former business partner, alleging that they attempted to undermine their equal partnership by excluding her from managerial decisions and seeking to remove her from the business.

Jun 13, 2025

New York appliance firm faces suit over alleged pressure cooker malfunction

A lawsuit has been filed against The Steelstone Group LLC d/b/a Gourmia by Myesha Maggit on behalf of her daughter J.E.B., claiming severe injuries from a defective pressure cooker.

Jun 13, 2025

Former employee files lawsuit against Peconic Landing alleging discrimination and unlawful termination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Peconic Landing at Southold and two individuals, Mary Lavery and Lindsey Corwin, alleging a series of discriminatory and retaliatory actions that culminated in her termination.

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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.


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From the Newsroom: Never Forget

Twenty-four years later, the horror of America’s darkest day still reverberates. The memories of the brave souls we lost must live on—not just for those who were there, but for generations who were not yet born.