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Plaintiff alleges Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Corporation fired EMT over pregnancy discrimination
A former Southampton Volunteer Ambulance Corporation (SVA) employee has filed a lawsuit alleging workplace discrimination. On October 28, Kayla Lebenns filed a complaint against SVA, claiming she was unlawfully terminated due to her pregnancy and gender.
Plaintiff alleges major airlines' negligence led to passenger's death
A lawsuit has been filed by Hershel Breuer against American Airlines and British Airways following his brother's death from an asthma attack during a flight.
Plaintiff alleges airline negligence led to in-flight injury
A passenger has filed a lawsuit against JetBlue Airways Corporation, alleging injuries from an in-flight incident. On October 22, Kiara Quinonez filed the complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, focusing on an August 20 incident during a JetBlue international flight from New York to Paris.
Plaintiff alleges wrongful arrest by NYPD in racial profiling case
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York, alleging false arrest and other civil rights violations. Maurice Scarboro initiated the complaint on October 24 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, naming the City of New York and unidentified police officers as defendants.
Plaintiff alleges federal courthouses' negligence in slip-and-fall incident
Amina Hamidu has filed a lawsuit against two federal courthouses in New York after sustaining serious injuries from a slip-and-fall incident on their premises in January 2023.
Brooklyn resident alleges false arrest against NYPD officers
A Brooklyn resident has filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several NYPD officers alleging false arrest among other charges stemming from an incident in March 2022.
Former executive sues United States over tax withholding dispute
Stephen Hilton has filed a lawsuit against the United States government over alleged erroneous tax withholdings from a settlement agreement with his former employer.
Former employees allege Zen Ramen & Sushi violated wage laws
A group of former employees filed a lawsuit against a New York restaurant chain, alleging labor law violations.
Plaintiff accuses Rent The Runway execs of misleading investors during IPO
The lawsuit filed by Rangan Bandyopadhyay against Rent the Runway, Inc. and its leadership alleges significant misconduct related to misleading statements during the company's initial public offering (IPO) in October 2021.
Crayola sues Jetson Electric Bikes for Breach of Contract
Crayola Properties has taken legal action against Jetson Electric Bikes over alleged breaches of a licensing agreement involving unauthorized sales under its trademark post-expiration date. Filed in New York federal court on October 16th, Crayola seeks compensatory damages alongside injunctive relief to prevent further unauthorized use of its brand name by Jetson.
Debt collection agencies challenge NYC rule citing constitutional violations
ACA International and Independent Recovery Resources have filed a lawsuit against NYC Mayor Eric Adams over a new rule affecting debt collectors. The plaintiffs argue it violates constitutional rights by restricting communication methods used for debt collection while failing to align with federal regulations.
Plaintiff alleges discrimination against former employer Bridge Security Services Inc.
A former director has filed a lawsuit against Bridge Security Services Inc., claiming racial and national origin discrimination led to his wrongful termination. The suit seeks $2 million in damages along with other reliefs following alleged derogatory remarks by new CEO Rich Pepe.
Plaintiff accuses prominent legal aid provider of racial discrimination
Roxanne Ronan has filed a lawsuit against The Legal Aid Society alleging racial discrimination and retaliation during her employment. Filed on October 14th in New York's Eastern District Court, this case highlights systemic issues within the organization regarding its treatment of Black employees.
Former employee alleges nonprofit executives created hostile work environment
A former employee of a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the homeless has filed a lawsuit accusing the organization of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. On October 17, 2024, Samantha Grimaldi lodged her complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless and two of its executives, Greta Guarton and Michael Giuffrida.
Online retailer sues Amazon for breach of contract
Ganbold Partners is taking legal action against Amazon for allegedly breaching their contract by deactivating its seller account without proper cause or procedure. Filed in New York's federal court on October 18th, they seek injunctive relief and damages due to significant operational disruptions impacting their business sustainability.
Visually-Impaired plaintiff sues Netflix
A visually-impaired plaintiff has taken legal action against Netflix over alleged accessibility issues on its theater website. Filed in New York federal court on October 16th by Paul Abramson and his attorney Gabriel A. Levy, this class action lawsuit claims violations under both federal ADA guidelines and state laws due to barriers preventing independent navigation by blind users seeking movie tickets online.
Plaintiff accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about high-performance computing capabilities
A class action lawsuit accuses Iris Energy Limited of misleading investors about its capabilities in high-performance computing. Filed by Paul Williams-Israel on behalf of affected shareholders, the suit alleges that false statements inflated stock prices and caused financial harm.
Plaintiffs allege NYPD officers used excessive force during unlawful arrest
A civil rights lawsuit has been filed, alleging that police officers violated constitutional rights through a series of violent actions.
Healthcare provider accused of negligence following data breach
A class action lawsuit has been filed against a healthcare provider and its third-party vendor following a data breach that compromised the personal information of millions.
Staten Island Resident Alleges UPS Discriminates Against Non-White Apartment Complexes
A class action lawsuit was filed on October 8, 2024, in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, in which Gordon Flowers accuses United Parcel Service, Inc. (UPS) of racial discrimination. The complaint alleges that UPS has systematically refused to deliver packages directly to two predominantly non-White apartment complexes on Staten Island—Fox Hill Apartments and Park Hill Apartments—requiring residents to travel to retrieve their deliveries.
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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.