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Lawsuit

Homeless Brooklyn Man Sues Parents For $200,000

A homeless Brooklyn man is suing his parents, claiming they’ve been unsupportive and indifferent to his problems.

2013/02/21

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (credit: Governor's Office)

Cuomo Reacts To Teacher’s Union Lawsuit, Says State Has Most Expensive Education System In America

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) – New York’s largest teachers union and several parents sued Wednesday to overturn the state’s property tax cap as unconstitutional, contending it widens the gap between rich and poor districts and interferes […]

2013/02/20

North Shore University Hospital - Manhasset, NY - File / Photo: North Shore-LIJ Health System

12 Sue North Shore University Hospital In L.I. After Identity Thefts

Twelve people filed a lawsuit Tuesday against North Shore University Hospital, after medical records with their personal information were stolen – leaving them vulnerable to identity theft.

2013/02/05

From left: Victims Terrence Aeriel, Ioefemi Hightower and Dashon Harvey (credit: CBS)

Survivor Of Newark Schoolyard Attack Says She Still Has Nightmares

The survivor of a vicious 2007 schoolyard attack that left three college-bound friends dead still suffers from nightmares and depression from the ambush, though she has been able to graduate from college and hold a job.

2013/02/05

From left: Victims Terrance Aeriel, Iofemi Hightower and Dashon Harvey (credit: CBS 2)

Deadly Newark Schoolyard Attack Survivor Testifies In Lawsuit Trial

The survivor of an attack that killed three college-aged friends in 2007 testified in a civil trial against the school district Monday that she felt safe entering the New Jersey schoolyard, but once attacked thought she might die.

2013/02/04

Illegal Guns from a bust in New York City (file / credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Gun Rights Advocates Fight Against New Law Signed By Cuomo

A gun advocacy group took the first step Tuesday to legally halting the newly-signed gun laws for New York state.

2013/01/29

Watch Out, Or Your Super Bowl Party Could Get You Sued

The countdown to the Super Bowl is on, and that means come that Sunday in February a lot of people will be throwing parties – with chips, beer, and maybe lawsuits on the menu, too.

2013/01/22

Focus On School Security In Newark Schoolyard Murder Lawsuit Trial

School security procedures were the focus Tuesday, as a civil trial resumed in connection with the 2007 execution-style schoolyard killings that left three college-bound friends dead.

2013/01/22

Empire State Building shooting victim Chenin Duclos (C), surrounded by her lawyers at a news conference announcing her lawsuit Jan. 22, 2013 (credit: Jim Smith/WCBS 880)

Empire State Building Shooting Victim Sues NYPD

Chenin Duclos and eight other bystanders were wounded by police gunfire, ricochets and fragments last August. Officers were engaged in a gunfight with a man suspected of gunning down a former co-worker.

2013/01/22

Emergency vehicles at the firehouse near the Sandy Hook Elementary School on Dec. 12, 2012. (credit: CBS 2)

Lawyer Plans To Sue State Of Connecticut For $100-Million On Behalf Of Sandy Hook Survivor

The child heard “conversations, gunfire and screaming” over Sandy Hook’s intercom after someone in the office apparently switched on the system, according to the claim. Pinsky said Saturday he didn’t know whether his client saw anyone die.

2012/12/29

A sign warning the public that red light cameras are in use. (Photo: CBSNY)

Partial Refunds For Many New Jersey Red Light Camera Violators

About half a million drivers caught by red light cameras in New Jersey could be eligible for at least partial refunds.

2012/12/29

N.J. Appellate Court: Woman Bitten By Dog Can Sue Owners

The New Jersey Appellate Court said a woman bitten and injured by a dog she was paid to watch can sue the owners of the animal.

2012/12/22

Boards To Be Eliminated On 5 Blocks Of Coney Island Boardwalk

Five blocks of the Coney Island boardwalk will soon no longer be made of boards.

2012/12/17

Kevin Clash And Elmo (Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images Entertainment)

Fourth Accuser Alleges Underage Sex With Ex-Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash

Another accuser filed a lawsuit Monday, claiming he had underage sex with Kevin Clash – the man who was known until last month as the voice and puppeteer behind Elmo.

2012/12/10