On December 18, 2024, the law firm of Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C.,filed a lawsuit in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Suffolk County, on behalf of Plaintiff Lucio Cassara a/k/a Lou Cassara. The complaint (Index No. 631269/2024) alleges that Centereach Fire Department, Inc., Centereach Fire District, and the Centereach Board of ...
Ex-firefighter sues Centereach Fire Department, says he was fired because of his age, disability
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Investigative Reporter Files Lawsuit Against News 12 Long Island for Bias and Unlawful Termination
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. has filed a complaint on behalf of Rachel Yonkunas against Altice USA, Inc., operating as News 12 Long Island, addressing allegations of gender discrimination, breach of contract, and a hostile work environment. The lawsuit outlines systemic discrimination, including unequal treatment in resources and opportuni...
Fighting Workplace Discrimination: Amended Complaint Filed Against LAZ Parking for Hostile Work Environment and Retaliation
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. has filed an amended complaint on behalf of our client, Thor Corbin, against LAZ Parking New York/New Jersey, LLC, addressing allegations of workplace discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit details a hostile work environment stemming from discriminatory remarks and behavior based on the plaintiff's sexual ...
Standing Against Wage Theft: Former Argyle Theatre Employee Sues for Labor Violations and Retaliation.
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. has initiated legal action on behalf of Barbra Morse against Babylon Theatre LLC, Argyle Entertainment LLC, and its co-owners Mark and Dylan Perlman, addressing numerous violations under the New York Labor Law and breaches of contractual agreements. The lawsuit alleges unpaid wages, failure to compensate for ov...
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. Secures $70,000 Judgment for Client in Wage Dispute
Our firm, Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C., is pleased to announce a significant legal victory on behalf of our client, Gabby Leon Martinez. In a lawsuit filed in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of Nassau, we secured a $70,000 judgment against Los Amigos Deli Bodega Hispana Corp. and its owner, David Taveras, for unpaid wages and ...
Defending Religious Freedom: Lawsuit Filed Against Homeward NYC for Discrimination and Retaliation
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. has filed a lawsuit on behalf of Fernanda Hernandez and Jailene Morazan against West End Residences Housing Development Fund Company, Inc. d/b/a Homeward NYC, addressing allegations of religious discrimination, failure to accommodate religious beliefs, retaliation, and unpaid wage supplements. The plaintiffs, b...
Lawsuit Filed Against A Pride of Steel Corp. for Unpaid Overtime and Wage Violations
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. filed a complaint on behalf of Winner Mendoza against A Pride of Steel Corp. and its owner, Zolly Silver. The allegations in the complaint focus on unpaid wages and violations of federal and New York labor laws. Mr. Mendoza, who worked as a supervisor from 2017 to 2022, claims he regularly worked 48 to 72 hours per w...
Lawsuit Filed for Wage Violations Against ELH Management LLC
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of Luis Ruiz, who worked as a building superintendent for ELH Management LLC and its owner, Larry Hirschfield. The complaint outlines allegations of wage violations during Mr. Ruiz's employment from 2018 to 2022. Mr. Ruiz claims he worked as much as 65 hours per week, on-call 24/7, without r...
Lawsuit Filed Against Hugo R. Landscaping for Wage Violations and Unpaid Overtime
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of Ronald Lemus against Hugo R. Landscaping Inc. and its owner, Hugo Reyes. The complaint alleges serious wage violations during Mr. Lemus's employment from 2020 to 2023. According to the complaint, Mr. Lemus worked seven days a week, putting in about 95 hours per week as a landscaping and c...
Lawsuit Filed for Unpaid Overtime and Labor Law Violations at Red Volpe Pizzeria
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of Obed Vasquez, also known as Jose Reyes Vasquez, against A S Bethpage Pizzeria Corp., d/b/a Red Volpe Pizzeria, and its owner, Salvatore Pesce Jr. According to the complaint, Mr. Vasquez worked as a cook from February 2022 to April 2023, clocking around 65 hours per week. The lawsuit...
Former Food Delivery Driver Sues Wonder Foods for Wage Violations and Unpaid Overtime
Bashian & Papantoniou, P.C. filed a lawsuit on behalf of Adan Vasquez, a former food delivery driver, against S.K.H. Trading Company, Inc., d/b/a Wonder Foods, and its owner, Faraj Khalifeh. The complaint lays out allegations that Mr. Vasquez worked long hours—often between 55 and 65 hours per week—for over a decade without receiving overtime p...