Description
Plaintiff was in Yonkers City Court observing arraignment of his brother’s killer when he got into dispute with court officer, who claimed plaintiff was being too loud. Court officer arrested plaintiff for criminal contempt of court and used excessive force during arrest. Plaintiff was acquitted at trial. Plaintiff had pre-existing shoulder injury and the force caused exacerbation of pain/injury.
State
Docket Number / Citation
Court
Claim(s) / Cause(s) of Action
Stage of litigation that case resolved
Total Dollar Amount
84,000
Number of Plaintiffs
1
Class Action
No
PLRA Applied
No
Plaintiff Sought Injunctive Relief
No
Wrongful Conviction
No
Excessive Force
No
Fatal Excessive Force
No