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Liberty Mutual sues psychology clinic network for alleged fraud
Liberty Mutual Insurance has filed a lawsuit against a group of individuals and entities, accusing them of orchestrating a fraudulent insurance scheme.
Civil rights lawsuit filed against NYC police over alleged racial discrimination
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York and its police department, accusing them of negligence and discrimination.
Lawsuit filed over alleged patent infringement in quartz manufacturing
A patent dispute is underway in the Eastern District of New York, where a Florida-based company has accused a New York firm of infringing on its patent.
Lawsuit alleges police brutality by New York City Police during public festival
A lawsuit has been filed against the City of New York, alleging police brutality during the 2023 J'Ouvert celebration in Brooklyn. Sidarius Davis, the plaintiff, claims he was the victim of excessive force by the New York Police Department (NYPD) during the event.
Lawsuit accuses JetBlue Airways of racially discriminating against father and daughter
A father and his minor daughter have filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways, alleging racial discrimination during their travel experience.
Former employee alleges racial discrimination against non-profit organization
A former employee of a New York non-profit is suing for racial discrimination and retaliation in the workplace.
Long Beach faces lawsuit over alleged unconstitutional vehicle seizures
The City of Long Beach is being sued over its "Boot and Tow" policy, which is accused of violating constitutional rights by allowing the warrantless seizure of vehicles for unpaid parking fines.
Woman claims Suffolk County violated ADA by denying service dog access
A woman with disabilities is suing a county department for allegedly denying her the use of a service dog in a homeless shelter, claiming discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Brothers allege off-duty NYPD officer engaged in violent road rage incident
Two brothers have filed a lawsuit accusing an off-duty NYPD officer of engaging in a violent road rage incident that led to serious injuries.
Retiree alleges coin dealers orchestrated multi-million dollar fraud scheme
An 85-year-old retiree from Kentucky has filed a lawsuit accusing a group of coin dealers of orchestrating a multi-million dollar fraud scheme that targeted elderly investors.
Merrick Pet Care accused of false advertising in pet food labeling
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against pet food manufacturer Merrick Pet Care Inc., accusing the company of deceptive marketing practices.
eBay accused by former employee of failing to pay timely wages
A class and collective action lawsuit has been filed against online marketplace eBay Inc. for alleged violations of labor laws regarding timely wage payments.
Former employee alleges pregnancy discrimination against Taco Bell
A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell, alleging pregnancy discrimination and wrongful termination.
Plaintiff alleges restaurant operators violated ADA due to accessibility barriers
A lawsuit has been filed against two businesses for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over accessibility issues at a restaurant in South Ozone Park, New York.
Plaintiff alleges Suffolk County officials misapplied traffic laws in fraud scheme
A lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District of New York on Nov. 12, 2024, accusing several Suffolk County officials and entities of violating the civil rights of Reverend Dr. Juan-Jose Brookins through a corrupt enterprise involving the misapplication of traffic laws.
Former security guard sues Arrow Security over pregnancy discrimination
A lawsuit has been filed against Arrow Security, Inc. (formerly known as Aron Security), alleging discrimination and harassment related to pregnancy.
Michigan-based pillow manufacturer sues online retailer over trademark infringement
Hit Notion LLC, a Michigan-based company known for its patented pillow designs, has filed a lawsuit against DigitalPrints USA Corp., which operates under the name Cheer Collection, an online retailer.
Veteran's widow alleges negligence against VA over husband's care
A lawsuit has been filed against the United States, alleging negligence and medical malpractice in the care of a veteran at the Northport VA Medical Center.
Construction companies sue law firms and individuals for orchestrating staged accident fraud
Several construction companies have filed a lawsuit accusing multiple individuals and law firms of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving staged construction accidents.
Teacher sues Department of Education over alleged mishandling of medical exemption
A tenured teacher has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education, claiming the agency mishandled her medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
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Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.