Mental Health Facility Accused of Violating Civil Rights Laws
A New York resident has filed a lawsuit against a mental health facility alleging violations under ADA, HIPAA, and RICO acts.
Plaintiff alleges discrimination against tech firm over disability accommodation denial
Alice Forehand has filed a lawsuit against IXL Learning, Inc., claiming discrimination based on disability after being denied remote work accommodations necessary for managing anxiety and sensory sensitivity conditions.
Former Waiter Alleges Wage Violations Against New York Restaurant
A former waiter has filed a lawsuit against Anthrob’s Restaurant Corp., doing business as Cafe Rigatta in Pelham, NY, accusing them of failing to pay minimum wages according to state laws.
Plaintiff Alleges Popular Deli Violated Disability Access Laws
A lawsuit has been filed against Heavenly Finest Deli Inc., alleging violations of disability access laws under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by Namel Norris in a federal court in New York City.
Plaintiff alleges beauty company’s website violates ADA due to inaccessibility
A legally blind individual has filed a class-action lawsuit against Patrick Ta Beauty over claims that its website is inaccessible to those using screen-reading software—allegedly violating ADA requirements for public accommodations online…
Plaintiff alleges New York pizzeria violated ADA
A lawsuit has been filed against a popular New York pizzeria alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Plaintiffs Accuse Prominent Culinary Group of Systemic Discrimination
A group of catering professionals has filed a class-action lawsuit against a well-known culinary company alleging systemic discrimination based on race, gender, and age disparities in pay and promotions.
Plaintiff alleges legal malpractice and breach by former attorney
A plaintiff has filed a lawsuit accusing their former attorney and law firm in New York’s Southern District federal court.
Shireen A. Barday appointed bankruptcy judge for Southern District of New York
Chief Judge Debra Ann Livingston of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has announced that Shireen A. Barday will be appointed as a United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Southern District of New York, based in…
NYPD accused of Retaliation Against Whistleblower
A new lawsuit accuses the New York City Police Department (NYPD) of retaliating against Shena Hickman following her whistleblower activities concerning discriminatory practices at Meta Platforms Inc. Filed on December 6th in federal court, this…
Plaintiff alleges construction firm CEO fostered hostile work environment
A former Director at Richter & Ratner Contracting Corp., Megan Mooney has filed a lawsuit against her previous employer and its CEO for creating a hostile work environment through sexual harassment and gender discrimination.
Plaintiff Accuses Town Court Run by Ultra-Orthodox Community Leaders of Violating Religious Rights
In a striking legal dispute, Shia Lerner has filed a complaint against the Town of Palm Tree claiming its justice system forces him to breach his religious beliefs by appearing in court.
Court rules in favor of restoring FEMA disaster preparedness funding
New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with 20 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, has succeeded in a lawsuit to stop the federal government from ending the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA)…
Third defendant pleads guilty in betting website hacking case
Nathan Austad, also known as “Snoopy,” pleaded guilty to participating in a hacking scheme that targeted a fantasy sports and betting website.
Carmel man convicted for murder and drug distribution after one-week federal trial
A federal jury has found Dwayne Pulliam, a resident of Carmel, New York, guilty of Travel Act murder and narcotics offenses.
Two Staten Island men indicted for trying to bribe juror during federal drug trafficking trial
An indictment has been issued charging Valmir Krasniqi, 35, and Afrim Kupa, 52, both of Staten Island, with obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Coalition led by Attorney General James sues Trump administration over new H-1B visa fees
New York Attorney General Letitia James has joined a group of 18 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the Trump administration over a significant fee increase for the H-1B visa program.
Attorney General releases findings on fatal Saratoga County police encounter
The Office of Special Investigation (OSI) under New York Attorney General Letitia James has released its report on the death of Anthony Zaremski, who died after an encounter with Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies in Clifton Park on…
Trinitarios gang member Abel Mora sentenced for shootings and prison contraband scheme
Earlier today, Abel Mora, also known as “Moreno,” was sentenced to 135 months in prison by United States District Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis in federal court in Brooklyn.
Florida man convicted for leading $300 million cartel-linked laundering scheme
A federal jury in Brooklyn has convicted Alain Bibliowicz Mitrani, a Miami resident with French and Colombian citizenship, on five counts related to a $300 million money laundering operation.