A married couple has taken legal action against their former employers, alleging discriminatory practices and unlawful termination. On December 17, 2025, Olga Visich and Andrei Visich filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York against B&C Partners LLC, Leslie Bluhm, David Helfand, and Neil Bluhm. The plaintiffs claim that they were subjected to grueling work conditions at a luxury Southampton estate owned by the defendants and were terminated unjustly after one of them sustained a disabling injury.
The lawsuit outlines a series of events beginning in February 2024 when Olga and Andrei Visich were hired to manage and maintain the defendants' estate. They allege that despite promises of manageable workloads and additional staff support during busy seasons, they were left to handle excessive duties alone. This situation allegedly led to Olga Visich suffering a torn meniscus while working on July 6, 2024. The plaintiffs assert that instead of accommodating her medical needs or reducing her workload, the defendants scrutinized their performance more harshly and eventually replaced them with younger individuals.
According to the complaint, the defendants violated several laws including the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and New York Labor Law (NYLL). The plaintiffs argue that their termination was not only discriminatory but also retaliatory due to their opposition to the unfair treatment they received post-injury. They are seeking compensatory damages for lost wages, emotional distress, attorney’s fees, as well as punitive damages due to what they describe as malicious conduct by their former employers.
The plaintiffs are represented by attorneys who have outlined multiple causes of action in their filing. They seek redress for disability discrimination under NYSHRL for failing to provide reasonable accommodations following Olga's injury. Additionally, they claim retaliation under NYSHRL for opposing these discriminatory practices and associational discrimination against Andrei due to his relationship with Olga. The case highlights issues around workplace rights for employees facing medical challenges and underscores the importance of lawful employer conduct regarding disability accommodations.
The case is presided over by judges from the Eastern District of New York under Case ID 2:25-cv-06945. The plaintiffs are represented by unnamed attorneys as detailed in the filing documents.
Source: 225cv06945_Visich_v_B_and_C_Partners_LLC_Complaint_Eastern_District_New_York.pdf