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Freeport mayor challenges New York property tax law in federal court
A lawsuit has been filed against a New York State tax law that plaintiffs claim unfairly burdens local municipalities and their residents.
New York man sues Zimmer Biomet over alleged defective hip implant
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against a medical device manufacturer, alleging that its metal-on-metal hip replacement system is defective and caused significant harm.
New York man alleges wrongful arrest and prosecution by NYPD
A New York man has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution by the New York City Police Department.
Queens artist sues NYPD and city over alleged unlawful entry and detention
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging unlawful entry and detention. The complaint names the City of New York and multiple officers from the New York City Police Department as defendants.
EEOC sues Delta Air Lines over alleged pregnancy discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a lawsuit against Delta Air Lines, Inc., alleging discriminatory practices related to pregnancy.
Family files lawsuit against Nassau County, police, and school over alleged wrongful arrest
A family in Nassau County, New York, is at the center of a legal dispute involving allegations of false arrest and malicious prosecution.
Utah woman sues pharmaceutical companies over alleged DES-related cancer
A Utah woman has filed a lawsuit against three pharmaceutical companies, alleging that their negligence and misrepresentation led to her developing cancer. The complaint names Eli Lilly and Company, E.R. Squibb & Sons, Inc., and Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC as defendants.
Brownyard Group files lawsuit alleging financial misconduct at family business
Brendan J. Brownyard, acting both individually and as trustee of The Brendan J. Brownyard Revocable Trust, has filed a lawsuit against a group of individuals and a company for alleged misconduct involving financial mismanagement and fraud. The complaint names Wendy Manson and Bender Ciccotto & Co., C.P.A.'s, L.L.P. as defendants.
Liberty Mutual sues NY physical therapy practices over alleged $863,000 insurance fraud
Liberty Mutual has filed a lawsuit against multiple New York physical therapy practices and individuals, alleging a scheme to defraud the insurer of more than $863,000.
Nassau County detectives sued for alleged wrongful prosecution
A lawsuit accuses the County of Nassau and three detectives from the Nassau County Police Department of wrongful prosecution.
Passenger sues Uber for negligence claiming that she was sexually assaulted by driver
A rider has filed a lawsuit against rideshare company Uber, claiming that she was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by one of its drivers during a ride in Cartagena, Colombia.
Complaint alleges constitutional violations by Eastern District judge
A recent court filing in the Eastern District of New York against United States District Judge Natasha C. Merle raises constitutional questions about judicial authority and procedural rights.
Shareholder suit accuses LifeMD executives of misleading investors
A shareholder has filed a lawsuit against the leadership of LifeMD, Inc., alleging misconduct that harmed the company’s financial position and reputation.
Father sues Nassau County Police over treatment of autistic child during school drill
A father has filed a lawsuit against the Nassau County Police Department, alleging that officers traumatized his autistic son during a school safety drill.
Brooklyn resident sues NYPD and sanitation department over destroyed motorbikes
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Police Department and the New York City Department of Sanitation, alleging that the agencies unlawfully removed and destroyed his motorbikes.
EMT sues Maimonides Medical Center over alleged unpaid overtime
An emergency medical technician has filed a class and collective action lawsuit against Maimonides Medical Center, alleging violations of federal and state labor laws. The complaint names the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the New York Labor Law (NYLL) as the governing statutes.
Nurse practitioner sues NYPD over alleged police abuse
A woman has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several police officers, alleging civil rights violations, including false arrest and excessive force.
Lawsuit claims CityFHEPS voucher process violated constitutional rights
An individual has filed a lawsuit against several New York state agencies, alleging violations of constitutional rights related to prolonged delays in receiving housing assistance.
Nassau County faces lawsuit over alleged civil rights violations at NCCC
A detainee at the Nassau County Correctional Center (NCCC) has filed a lawsuit against the County of Nassau, Sheriff Anthony J. LaRocco, and unnamed corrections officers, alleging violations of his civil rights during pre-trial detention.
Lawsuit claims Brookhaven officials targeted Asian-owned spas
Stone Equities, LLC has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Brookhaven and several of its employees, alleging misconduct that caused financial and reputational harm. The defendants named in the complaint are the Town of Brookhaven and individuals Theresa Trejo, Amanda Paccione, and Brian Smith.
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The King is Back in the South Shore Press
The legendary Long Island journalist Karl Grossman’s latest column.
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.
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.