Date: 09-22-2005

Case Style: Derrick Wilson v. City of Syracuse, Bryan Lendy, Nelson Aquino, Ralph Bowering and Michael Emond

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Frederick Scullin

Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, Onondaga County

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Anthony C. Ofodile, Law Offices of Anthony C. Ofodile, Brooklyn, New York

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Derrick Wilson sued the City of Syracuse, Bryan Lendy, Nelson Aquino, Ralph Bowering and Michael Emond on a 42 U.S.C. 1983 claim that his constitutional rights were violated by when he was illegally strip searched seven years ago. Wilson, 25, is serving 21 years to life in prison on an unrelated drug conviction.

The defendants denied that they violated the plaintiff's constitutional rights and denied that he was damaged as a result of the search that was conducted.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $25,004 including punitive damages of $10,000 against Sgt. Bryan Lendy and $5,000 each against the Officers Nelson Aquino, Ralph Bowering and Michael Emond.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: None