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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.
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.
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).
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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14 William Floyd Musicians Earn LISFA Honors
Fourteen student-musicians from the William Floyd School District have earned invitations to perform at this year’s Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA), a prestigious honor recognizing some of the top young string players in the region.
Bellport Senior Wins Top Art Honors, Nationals Bound
Bellport High School senior Alana Cornacchiulo has earned multiple prestigious honors for her artwork, including national recognition in the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards and top accolades at a countywide competition.
Missing Riverhead Woman Found Dead in Manorville
Kathleen Harrison Trent, 63, of 61 Forge Road in Riverhead, has been identified as the woman whose body was discovered in a wooded area in Manorville earlier this month, Suffolk County police said.