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Nov 14, 2025

Former employee sues Bowery Residents’ Committee over alleged racial discrimination

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Bowery Residents’ Committee, Inc. (BRC), claiming he faced discriminatory treatment due to his race and was unjustly terminated after raising concerns about this mistreatment.

Nov 14, 2025

Mother accuses private school of unlawfully banning child over vaccine

A mother has taken legal action against Kellenberg Memorial High School for banning her daughter despite valid medical exemptions from vaccination requirements due to health concerns certified by physicians.

Nov 14, 2025

New York man sues NYPD officers alleging civil rights violations

A New York City resident has filed a lawsuit against several officers of the NYPD, alleging violations of his civil rights.

Nov 14, 2025

Class action targets online casino for alleged illegal gambling in New York

A class action lawsuit has been filed against a company accused of operating an illegal online gambling platform under the guise of a "free" social casino. The complaint targets AI Development, LLC, which operates under the name No Limit Coins.

Nov 13, 2025

Lawsuit claims NYPD officers assaulted child in case of mistaken identity

A parent has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and two police officers, alleging a case of mistaken identity that led to the unlawful detention and assault of her child.

Nov 13, 2025

Honeywell faces class action over alleged false 'True HEPA' air purifier claims

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Honeywell International, Inc., alleging deceptive marketing practices regarding its air purifier products.

Nov 13, 2025

Allstate sues New York medical suppliers over alleged $679,000 insurance fraud scheme

Allstate Insurance Company has filed a lawsuit targeting multiple defendants involved in an alleged fraudulent scheme related to durable medical equipment (DME).

Nov 13, 2025

Fly-E Group shareholder sues executives over alleged investor deception

A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against electric vehicle company Fly-E Group, the company's board, and executive officers, accusing them of misleading investors about the safety and financial prospects of their products.

Nov 13, 2025

Republicans challenge New York’s Even Year Election Law in federal court

The New York Republican State Committee has filed a lawsuit against the State of New York and Governor Kathy Hochul, challenging the recently enacted Even Year Election Law (EYEL).

Nov 7, 2025

Injured union plumber and wife sue over alleged negligence and discrimination

A union plumber and his wife have filed a lawsuit against several entities including Jamaica Hospital Medical Center over alleged civil rights violations following a workplace injury at JFK Airport Terminal 6 in May 2025.

Nov 7, 2025

Former resident sues Nassau County over denied pistol license

A former Nassau County resident is challenging a decision that denied him a pistol license, alleging constitutional violations and reputational harm.

Nov 7, 2025

RICO case alleges decade-long fraud scheme tied to sham loan companies

A lawsuit has been filed alleging a decade-long fraudulent scheme involving a network of sham companies and false funding promises that defrauded investors out of millions.

Nov 7, 2025

Class-action lawsuit accuses Campbell’s of false advertising over chip ingredients

A class-action lawsuit has been filed against the Campbell’s Company, accusing it of misleading consumers with false advertising claims about its snack products.

Nov 7, 2025

Former employee sues Employ, Inc. for racial discrimination and retaliation

A former senior director at Employ Inc., Fiamma Jean-Baptiste has filed a lawsuit accusing the company of racial discrimination and retaliation following her termination.

Nov 6, 2025

Lawsuit accuses horse racing groups of betting pool manipulation

A federal lawsuit has been filed against several horse racing organizations, alleging that they conspired to manipulate betting pools in favor of high-volume bettors. The lawsuit was brought against The Stronach Group, Churchill Downs, and other defendants.

Nov 6, 2025

Long Beach employee alleges race-based job classification in lawsuit

A former employee of the City of Long Beach for over a decade alleges that the city has engaged in discriminatory practices by maintaining segregated workforces based on race. He claims that he was categorized as a “temporary” worker despite working full-time hours, which he alleges denied him the benefits and compensation afforded to “regular” employees, who are predominantly White and unionized.

Nov 6, 2025

Massapequa Union Free School District challenges state and federal gender identity policies

The Massapequa Union Free School District has filed a lawsuit against New York State officials over conflicting interpretations of gender identity policies in schools related to Title IX compliance versus state anti-discrimination laws.

Nov 6, 2025

Former HR director sues Architectural Grille for alleged disability discrimination

A former employee of an architectural grille manufacturer has filed a lawsuit alleging discrimination and retaliation due to her disability. The lawsuit was brought against Giumenta Corp., doing business as Architectural Grille.

Nov 5, 2025

Class action targeting Lipo-Flavonoid claims deceptive marketing of tinnitus supplement

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Lipo-Flavonoid LLC and Bridges Consumer Healthcare over alleged deceptive marketing practices regarding their tinnitus treatment supplement.

Oct 16, 2025

Former IT director sues African American Planning Commission for discrimination

A former IT Director has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer, alleging discrimination and wrongful termination.

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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.


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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.