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Aug 13, 2025

Queens housing facility accused of privacy violations and neglect

Christopher Mungin has filed a lawsuit against multiple entities including the City of New York DSS/HRA/DHS over alleged civil rights violations at a transitional housing facility in Queens County.

Aug 13, 2025

Richmond Pharmacy sues Richmond University Medical Center over business dispute

Richmond Specialty Script Inc., which operates as Richmond Pharmacy, is suing Richmond University Medical Center (RUMC), alleging improper business practices and breach of trust. The defendants include RUMC in its capacity as both landlord and participant in a federal drug pricing program.

Aug 13, 2025

Former police officer sues NYPD claiming that he was framed for gun possession

A former police officer is suing the City of New York and NYPD officers, alleging that fabricated evidence was used to falsely implicate him in a gun possession case.

Aug 13, 2025

Brooklyn man sues city and police officers claiming false arrest and imprisonment

A Brooklyn resident is suing the City of New York and multiple NYPD officers, accusing them of falsely arresting and imprisoning him in connection with a 2024 shooting investigation.

Aug 12, 2025

Garden group alleges license loss was result of NYC discrimination

Sunset Garden of Ridgewood, Inc. and Indalesio Tellez have filed a lawsuit against the City of New York and several associated departments, alleging a discriminatory campaign aimed at suppressing their speech and dismantling their community garden.

Aug 12, 2025

New York woman claims she was misled into $168K solar deal

An 85-year-old widow has filed a lawsuit against several companies and individuals she claims deceived her into an expensive solar panel installation. The lawsuit names as defendants Sunco Capital, LLC; ATTYX, LLC; ATTYX Utah, LLC; Solar Mosaic, LLC; Mosaic Funding VIII, LLC; WebBank; and Grant Young.

Aug 12, 2025

Family files $40 million lawsuit against Suffolk County Police Department alleging unlawful search and seizure

A family has filed a lawsuit against the County of Suffolk, the Suffolk County Police Department, and several individual officers, alleging misconduct during a search of their home.

Aug 12, 2025

Former employee sues Flagstar Financial over alleged retaliatory termination for whistleblowing

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against Flagstar Financial, Inc., and its director, Alessandro DiNello, alleging retaliatory termination following whistleblower activities and breaches of employment contract terms.

Aug 10, 2025

Lawsuit claims Town of Islip excluded child with diabetes from summer camp

A woman is taking legal action against the Town of Islip for allegedly discriminating against her diabetic son by denying him necessary accommodations at a summer camp.

Jul 23, 2025

Illinois man sues New York car dealer over alleged vehicle fraud

An Illinois man has filed a lawsuit against Kings Point Auto LLC in New York for allegedly using bait-and-switch tactics during a car sale.

Jul 23, 2025

NY man sues NYPD and city alleging wrongful murder conviction

A man has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging police misconduct and systemic failures within the New York City justice system caused him to be wrongfully convicted of murder.

Jul 23, 2025

Former employee alleges employment discrimination against NY Fire Department

A former employee has filed a lawsuit against the Fire Department of New York alleging employment discrimination based on national origin and disability status.

Jul 23, 2025

Passenger sues JetBlue after hot coffee accident on international flight

A passenger has taken legal action against JetBlue Airways following a coffee spill incident on an international flight that resulted in severe facial burns and eye injuries.

Jul 23, 2025

Occupational therapist sues NYC education department for alleged discrimination

An occupational therapist has filed a lawsuit against the New York City Department of Education and the City of New York, alleging racial and religious discrimination.

Jul 22, 2025

United and Republic Airways face lawsuit over denied seat for infant

A woman has filed a lawsuit against United Airlines and Republic Airways in New York federal court alleging racial and religious discrimination during a flight incident involving her infant child.

Jul 22, 2025

Class action targets American Family Care for sharing patient data with third parties

A class action lawsuit has been filed against American Family Care by Felix Gonzalez over allegations that it violated patient privacy by sharing protected health information with third parties like Google for advertising purposes.

Jul 22, 2025

New York sues property owner over hazardous chemical contamination in Jericho

The State of New York has filed a lawsuit against a real estate holding company over environmental contamination at a site in Jericho, New York. The complaint names Richmond Associates LP and seeks to recover costs incurred by the state in addressing hazardous substance releases at the property.

Jul 22, 2025

Allstate sues New York medical providers over alleged insurance fraud

A group of healthcare providers in New York faces serious allegations from Allstate Insurance Company for orchestrating a fraudulent scheme involving fake medical services and billing practices designed to exploit No-Fault insurance regulations.

Jul 18, 2025

Woman accuses former partner of defrauding her of $410,000 in alleged investment scheme

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former partner, accusing him of defrauding her of $410,000 under the pretense of investing the funds securely.

Jul 16, 2025

NY Hyundai dealership accused of deceptive sales practices

Patricia Lee McDonald is suing Mid-Island Hyundai and Hyundai Capital America over alleged deceptive practices during her car purchase process last year in New York City’s Eastern District Court system on July third twenty-twenty-five; this...

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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.


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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.