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Staten Island Power Couple Accused of ‘Double Dipping’ with Six-Figure Pensions and Salaries

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – A power couple consisting of the district attorney and a state Supreme Court judge in Staten Island is facing criticism for “double dipping” by receiving substantial taxpayer-funded salaries and pensions. District Attorney Michael McMahon and Judge Judith McMahon are both earning six-figure salaries while also collecting government pensions, according to sources. McMahon retired from government service in December but continues to serve as the borough’s chief prosecutor. It is likely that his pension is over $130,000. The situation has raised eyebrows among political insiders, who believe it is not a good … Read more

Nintendo Takes Legal Action Against Rhode Island Firm for Enabling Video Game Piracy with Yuzu Software

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Warwick, Rhode Island – Nintendo of America has filed a lawsuit against a company based in Warwick, alleging that it facilitated video game piracy. Tropic Haze, LLC, the accused company, developed a software named Yuzu, which enables users to play pirated games on the Nintendo Switch. According to Nintendo, Yuzu provides an easy way to bypass the safeguards in place that prevent unauthorized downloading and illegal gameplay. Seeking legal action, Nintendo has requested a court order to prohibit the marketing and manufacturing of this software, as well as financial restitution. Tropic Haze has refrained from … Read more

Tragic Death at Disney: Long Island Woman’s Allergic Reaction Could Have Been Prevented, Lawsuit Claims

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CARLE PLACE, NY – A Long Island doctor died after experiencing a severe allergic reaction to food at a restaurant in Walt Disney World, according to court documents obtained by Patch. Kanokporn Tangsuan, known as Amy, visited the Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs before her untimely death in October. Her husband, Jeffrey Piccolo, filed a lawsuit on February 22 against the establishment, claiming that her death could have been prevented if proper protocols had been followed. The lawsuit alleges that Tangsuan and Piccolo informed their server about her severe allergies to nuts and … Read more

$6.1 Million Record Awarded to Family of Man Who Died After Botched Heart Surgery in Rikers Island Custody

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Bronx Supreme Civil Court in New York City has awarded a historic $6.1 million to the family of a man, Juan Francisco Hidalgo Flores, who died after a botched heart surgery while in Department of Correction custody at Rikers Island. The jury’s decision marked the highest medical malpractice judgment for wrongful death against Correction Health Services, a division of NYC Health + Hospitals. The trial, which lasted three weeks, concluded on Tuesday with the jury granting the money award to Flores’ family. Attorney Eliot Wolf, who represented the family, stated that the city rejected any … Read more