Date: 07-16-2014

Case Style: Kevin Jarman v. City of New York

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Court: Supreme Court, Queens County, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Anthony Ofodile

Defendant's Attorney: Muriel Goode-Trufant

Description: New York, NY - Kevin Jarman, age 50, sued City of New York on a governmental tort claim theory claiming to have suffered a broken ankle during an arrest for shoplifting. Jarman pled guilty to the shoplifting charge.

Jarman claimed that 5-foot-5 Sgt. Samuel Morales approached him inside Pathmark after a store clerk reported a theft. The suit said the cop was intimidated by the 6-foot-2 Jarman.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $510,000.00.

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