Lawsuits Archives - Page 26 of 27

January 23, 2013 by mjpospis

Employee Files Whistleblower and Age Discrimination Lawsuit Against Hotel Edison

Last week employee Michael Spiegel filed suit against the Hotel Edison, alleging violations of New York’s general whistleblower statute (New York Labor Law § 740) and age discrimination under the NY State and City Human Rights Laws. Spiegel alleges that he was treated unfairly and then fired after complaining about dangerous open windows without window…

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September 24, 2012 by mjpospis

“No Gay Weddings” Restaurant Gets Sued

Below is the complaint – captioned Greene et al v. Amber Asian Cuisine Inc., NY Sup. Ct. Index 156387/2012 (filed 9/14/12) – in which plaintiffs allege that Amber Asian Cuisine refused to allow Plaintiffs, a gay couple, to hold their rehearsal dinner at, and have their wedding catered by, the restaurant.

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September 18, 2012 by mjpospis

Sexual Harassment (Etc.) Suit Against Metropolitan Opera

Below is a copy of the lawsuit filed against the Metropolitan Opera by stage carpenter Teri Orsburn. Ms. Orsburn alleges, among other things, sexual harassment, retaliation, negligent supervision and retention, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and battery. [scribd id=106303619 key=key-1yu9nseehgn1xwe6sgxt mode=scroll]

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August 10, 2012 by mjpospis

Race Discrimination Lawsuit Against Mercedes

Below is a recently-filed complaint alleging race discrimination and retaliation against Mercedes Benz of Manhattan, its general manager, and its director of human resources. Plaintiffs Guyton and Grammer, two African Americans who held high-level managerial positions, claimed that after encountering and complaining about racist graffiti – consisting of a swastika, a stick figure hanging from a…

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August 1, 2012 by mjpospis

OWS Pepper Spray Lawsuits

Below are three separate complaints filed yesterday by, respectively, plaintiffs Julie Lawler, Kelly Hanlin, and Damien Crisp against the City of New York and several named and “John Doe” NYPD employees, for damages and injunctive relief under, inter alia, 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The crux of plaintiffs’ claims is that they were injured as a…

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July 15, 2012 by mjpospis

Man Arrested For Giving Cops the Finger Sues

Last week, plaintiff Robert Bell filed a complaint (see below) against NYPD officers and the City of New York following his arrest for – any guesses, given the graphic? – giving cops the finger. Plaintiff brought his claims under 42 U.S.C. §1983, Monell, the New York constitution, and New York common law. Mr. Bell was…

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May 17, 2012 by mjpospis

Dominique Strauss-Kahn Strikes Back Against Hotel Maid

Below is the response filed by Dominique Strauss-Kahn this week in the lawsuit brought against him by Nafissatou Diallo. Defendant’s counterclaims – that is, his affirmative claims against Ms. Nafissatou – begin on page 8. Specifically, his counterclaim is for damages arising from Ms. Diallo “knowingly and intentionally making a false report to law enforcement…

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April 27, 2012 by mjpospis

Hey Hey Hey! “Fat Albert” & Other Comments Give Rise to Race Discrimination Lawsuit

In a Southern District of New York complaint, captioned Earl E. Brown v. AIG Investments and John P. Hornbostel, SDNY 12-cv-3243 (4/25/2012), plaintiff, an attorney, alleges claims of race discrimination and retaliation against AIG Global Asset Management Holdings Corp. and managing director John Hornbostel. Among other things, plaintiff asserts that Hornbostel made disparaging comments about African Americans,…

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March 25, 2012 by mjpospis

83-Year Old Woman Sues Apple After Walking Into Store’s Glass Facade

Below is the complaint filed by Evelyn Paswall on March 20th against Apple Inc. According to the suit, Ms. Paswall “walked directly into the clear glass doors at [the store] and fractured her nose.” The allegations pertaining to Apple’s alleged negligence are largely set forth in paragraphs 18 and 19. [scribd id=86658094 key=key-f4pibatfj6025bu0d57 mode=list]

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March 19, 2012 by mjpospis

Discrimination Lawsuit Against Union League Club

Below is the complaint filed on March 16th by Alina Borgovan against the Union League Club, containing her allegations that she was subjected to sexual harassment, discrimination based on her national origin (Romanian), and fired in retaliation for complaining of this conduct. [scribd id=85987218 key=key-1wfma9g175x3uaerhu68 mode=list]

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