Assuming you can prove that the bad (and inaccurate) reference causes you economic harm, then your former employer could certainly be found liable...

Can I sue my former employer for wrongful termination??

Assuming the harassment and hostile work environment was motivated by gender; age; religion; race, etc., then yes, you would have a claim. Also,...

Depends. In your severance agreement, did you waive claims against all employees and former employees, or just the Company?

Is it legal to leave out credits for a song used in a major movie to be released soon?

All depends upon his contract. If there is a promise to give credit, it should be honored, or, the song should not be used.

How do I file an article 78 in New York State?

An Article 78 is filed in State Supreme Court. Such claims have very short statutes of limitations and are not the easiest cases to prosecute so I...

Depending upon the circumstances, the Release may or may not be enforceable. Of course, if you have no grounds to sue them, then the signing of...

Are you entitle to backpay for working above your title in the union? (receiving the hourly wage of the higher title)

Your union rep is most likely not an employment lawyer and does not have an interest in fighting this battle for you. Assuming you can prove that...

What if I quit my Job to sue the employer after that will I be able to apply for unemployment benefits?!

You can argue that your employer's refusal to pay you fair wages was an intolerable condition that forced you to quit (a constructive discharge). ...

Can I sue?

If you accepted a severance I assume you released all potential claims.

Under what jurisdiction is personal injury under?

Assuming the Company is subject to jurisdiction in NY, I generally prefer to file in the home state of the injured plaintiff.