NYC Gay Couple Initiates Class-Action Suit for IVF Benefits

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A class-action lawsuit has been filed against New York City, alleging that it is denying in vitro fertilization (IVF) benefits to thousands of its gay male employees and their partners. The lawsuit was filed by a Brooklyn-based same-sex married couple, Nicholas Maggipinto, 38, and Corey Briskin, 35. The couple argues that the city is discriminating against male same-sex couples by denying them IVF insurance benefits that other city employees are able to access, in violation of federal, state, and local laws.

New York City Accused of Denying IVF Benefits to Gay Male Employees

New York City stands accused of withholding in vitro fertilization benefits from thousands of its gay male employees and their partners. The allegations surfaced in a class-action lawsuit filed by a same-sex married couple.

Allegations of Discrimination in Access to IVF Insurance Benefits

Nicholas Maggipinto and Corey Briskin, a Brooklyn-based couple, are spearheading the claim. They allege the city is violating federal, state, and local laws by discriminating against male same-sex couples in the provision of IVF insurance benefits. The benefits, they claim, are readily accessible to other city employees.

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