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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.
Securities class action filed against Fly-E Group over alleged investor misrepresentations
A federal securities class action lawsuit has been filed against Fly-E Group, Inc., alleging the company misled investors about its financial performance and growth prospects. The complaint also names CEO Zhou Ou and CFO Shiwen Feng as defendants.
Former Black Diamond CEO files whistleblower retaliation lawsuit
Robert Wilson, a former Chief Executive Officer and Investment Advisor Representative at Black Diamond Asset Management, has filed a whistleblower retaliation lawsuit against the United States of America and the State of New York. Wilson accuses the defendants of retaliatory actions following his reports to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding securities law violations.
Heli’s Gold sues PCA Group for $30 million over distribution agreement breaches
Italian luxury beauty brand Heli’s Gold Beauty S.R.L. has filed a lawsuit against Perfume Worldwide Inc., doing business as The PCA Group, and its owner, Piyush Golia, alleging that the defendants breached an exclusive distribution agreement intended to expand Heli’s Gold’s presence in North America.
Southampton History Museum sues town over Conscience Point property dispute
The Southampton History Museum has filed a lawsuit against the Town of Southampton and several associated parties, alleging violations of constitutional rights.
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The Jets Bring on a Familiar Face
The New York Jets offense was stagnant for much of last season, so a change was widely expected. The change the Jets made is one of the more highly regarded offensive minds in the league, and expectations are high for the unit’s new leader. The Jets have hired Long Island native Frank Reich to take over as offensive coordinator.
The Super Bowl Look Ahead
The dust has settled on the NFL season, or perhaps better said, the confetti has settled, and now it should be time to sit back and relax. That is not the case for sharp sports bettors, however, as they are already crunching numbers and looking ahead to next season to identify the next potential underdog to reach the Big Game.
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