New York 1983 Law

Ryan Morrison v. New York State Trooper Michael Strain, et al.

Syracuse, New York, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation claim.<br> <br> Ryan Morrison sued New York State Trooper Michael Strain and other law enforcement officers following Morrison's June 17, 2022, arrest. Morrison alleges false arrest, obstruction of governmental administration, and excessive force, stemming from an incident where officers responded to ... More...

Reggie Caswell v. Donald G. Uhler, et al.

Syracuse, New York, civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a prisoner civil rights violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> Plaintiff Reggie Caswell brought this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against several employees of Upstate Correctional Facility ("Upstate C. F."): Superintendent Donald G. Uhler, Assistant Deputy Superintendent Denise E. Sauther, Lieutenant Thomas F. Quinn... More...

Leslie Chislett v. New York City Department of Education, et al.

New York City, New York, employment law lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a job discrimination claim.<br> <br> Plaintiff Leslie Chislett, who is Caucasian, brought a 42 U.S.C. § 1983 claim of racial<br> discrimination under three theories: (1) she was demoted pursuant to a municipal<br> policy that made race a determinative factor in employment decisions; (2) she<br> suffered a hostile work ... More...

Jeremy Kellog, et al. v. Jonathan D. Nichols

Albany, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> The Plaintiffs are New York State residents who applied for concealed carry licenses under the State's firearms licensing laws. Jonathan D. Nichols, a state court judge serving as a statutory firearms licensing officer, reviewed and denied their applications for failing to meet the statut... More...

Raymond A. Carruthers v. Kimberly Colton, et al.

Albany, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> Carruthers brought claims, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, for malicious prosecution, fabrication of evidence, false arrest, and failure to intervene against Defendants, who are all New York State Troopers. The claims arose from Defendants' alleged participation in a traffic sto... More...

John F. Johnson and Yolanda Johnson v. Town of Greece, et al.

Rochester, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff on a prisoner civil rights violation claim.<br> <br> 42 U.S.C. § 1983, often referred to as Section 1983, is a federal law that allows individuals to sue state and local government officials for civil rights violations. It's a crucial tool for holding these officials accountable when they violate a person's constitutional righ... More...

V.O.S. Selections, Inc., et al. v. The United States of America

New York, New York international trade lawyers presented the Plaintiff who challenged the validity of the tariffs levied by President Trump.<br> <br> A. The Constitution<br> While "Congress . . . may not transfer to another branch powers which are strictly and<br> exclusively legislative . . . Congress . . . may confer substantial discretion . . . to implement and<br> enforce the laws.” Gund... More...

Tanajee Maddox as Administratrix of the Estate of Gary Terrance Porter Tanajee Maddox v. Kelsey Francemone, et al.

Syracuse, New York civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff in a 42 U.S.C. 1983 excessive use of force wrongful death case.<br> <br> Tanajee Maddox claimed that Police Officer Andrew Murphy wrongfully fatally shot and killed Gary Terrance Porter in 2016.<br> <br> MoreLaw was created to help people find experienced lawyers to represent them in the more than 3,144 counties across the United St... More...

Carlton Walker v. Richard Senecal, Brian Benware

Albany, New York civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who state officials and<br> prison officers under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for violations of his constitutional rights to freedom of speech, due process, and the equal protection of the laws.<br> <br> <center><br> <h2><font color="blue">M</font>ore<font color="red">L</font>aw</h2> was created to help people find the right lawyers to repre... More...

Richard Hoffer v. Police Officer Elyssa Tellone, et al.

New York, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff to sued on an excessive force theory.<br> <br> Richard Hoffer sued the City of Yonkers, the City of Yonkers Police Department, and various individual police<br> officers under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that the officers used excessive force when arresting him. After trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of the officers.<br>... More...

Deborah D. Peterson, et al. v. Bank Markazi, AKA Central Bank of Iran, et al.

<h2><br> New York, New York personal injury lawyers represent the Plaintiffs seeking to collect a judgement.<br> </h2><br> <br> the Plaintiffs'<br> efforts to enforce multi-billion-dollar judgments that they hold against the<br> Islamic Republic of Iran based on Iran's involvement in the 1983 bombing of the<br> U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon. In this action, they seek turnover to<br> the... More...

Clarence Stevenson, et al. v. The County of Orange, et al.

<h2><br> New York City, New York personal injury civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> <br> Plaintiff, Clarence Stevenson, as Administrator of the Estate of Michael Anthony Stevenson, deceased, and Clarence Stevenson, individually ("Plaintiffs”), brings this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, asserting claims of constitutionally inadequate medical care under the Fourte... More...

S.M.N. Islam v. Police Officer Andrew Tirelli

<h2><br> Brooklyn, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff.<br> </h2><br> The claims made and defenses asserted by the parties to this care are not available<br> Civil rights claims against police officers can include a range of allegations, such as: <br> <br> Excessive force: Using more force than is reasonable or necessary <br> <br> False arrest: Arresting someone without suff... More...

Abdul Baybury v. City of New York, et al.

<h2><br> Brooklyn, New York civil rights lawyer represented the plaintiff Abdul Baybury commenced the above-captioned action on March 1, 2022 against Defendants the City of New York (the "City”), Charles Barhold, and John and Jane Does 1-8. (Compl., Docket Entry No. 1.) On September 14, 2022, Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint alleging section 1983 claims of malicious prosecution and fabri... More...

United States of America v. Staling Dotel-Sena

New York, New York criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with distribution of narcotics in violaton of 21 U.S.C. 1983<br> <br> "Violation of 18 U.S.C. 841, the federal drug distribution law, is a serious crime that can result in significant penalties. To establish a violation of this law, the prosecution must prove the following elements:<br> <br> The defendant knowingly or... More...

Chiwana Crandell v. Kevin Ross, et al.

Rochester, New York civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a prisoner civil rights violation theory undeer 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> Plaintiff Chiwana Crandell ("Plaintiff") brings this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that Department of Corrections and Community Supervision ("DOCCS") employees Kevin Ross and Gary Cooper, DOCCS Acting Commissioner ... More...

Luis Charriez v. City of New York

Brooklyn, New York civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on a civil rights violation under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> Plaintiff claimed that he was wrongfully convicted of murder in 1997 as a direct result of the DA paying a witness to testify against him.<br> <br> <br> <br> ... More...

Eddy Toussaint v. City of New York

New York City, New York civil rights layers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on job discrimination theories.<br> <br> Plaintiff, Eddy Toussaint, brings this employment discrimination action against Defendants, the City of New York (the "City”), the New York City Department for the Aging ("DFTA”), Caryn Resnick, Sal Rullan, Kamlesh Patel, Jack Rizzo, and John and Jane D... More...

Dorthy Beauval v. The City of New York

New York City, New York civil rights lawyers represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.C.S. 1983.<br> <br> ?Excessive force law is a complex area of law that governs the use of force by law enforcement officers. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, and the Supreme Court has held th... More...

Norman Jenkins v. City of New York, et al.

New York City, New York pro se Plaintiff filed suit without a lawyer claiming the Defendants on civil rights violations under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> Excessive force law is a complex area of law that governs the use of force by law enforcement officers. The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures, and the Supreme Court has held that this inc... More...

Kiyee Kye v. City of New York, et al.

New York City, New York civil rights lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued the Defendants claiming his civil rights were violated by the Defendants.<br> <br> <br> Plaintiff Kiyee Kye brings this action against defendants Jonathan Dones, Kachun Chueng, Michael Maloney, Maureen Carey, James Shouldis, Danielle Ambrecht, Michael Collarini, and Mayko Matos, all officers of the New York City Police ... More...

Paul Velleca v. Robert Pangburn, et al.

Syracuse, New York civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on prisoner civil rights violation theories.<br> <br> <br> Plaintiff Paul Velleca, a New York State inmate proceeding pro se, commenced this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, raising claims arising out of his incarceration at the Delaware County Jail. (Dkt. No. 1). On October 22, 2021, Defendants filed a ... More...

Paul Velleca v. Robert Pangburn, et al.

Syracuse, New York civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants <br> <br> Plaintiff Paul Velleca, a New York State inmate proceeding pro se, commenced this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, raising claims arising out of his incarceration at the Delaware County Jail. <br> <br> ... More...

Joseph Sapienza, et al. v. City of Buffalo, et al.

Buffalo, New York civil right lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendant claiming violations of the First and Fourteenth Amendments.<br> <br> <br> Plaintiffs Jospeh Sapienza and Affordable Electrical Services by Sapienza Electric, Inc., ("Affordable Electric Services”) commenced this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §§ 1981, 1983, 1985, 1986, and 1988. Dkt. 1. Plaintiffs assert elev... More...

Kingsley Palmer and Sharon Palmer v. The City of New York, et al.

New York City, New York civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants claiming that they unlawfully removed them from their home and seized their belongings.<br> <br> <br> Plaintiffs' amended complaint contained various state-law claims; a claim invoking the automatic-stay provision of the Bankruptcy Code, 11 U.S.C. § 362; a claim under the New York State Constitution; and fed... More...

Raheem C. Sessoms v. The County of Suffolk, et al.

Central Islip, New York civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants claiming that they violated his constitutional rights.<br> <br> <br> On the evening of May 27, 2017, plaintiff entered Vin's Ultimate Hair Care in Central Islip, New York. Defs.' Rule 56.1 Statement in Supp. Mot. Summ. J. ¶¶ 1-2 ("Defs.' 56.1”), ECF No. 49-2. While the barber, Vincent Carr, was giving Ses... More...

Muhamed M. Rahman and Farbana A. Poll v. The City of Schenectady, New York, et al.

Albany, New York civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiffs who sued Defendants for violating their constitutional rights under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> This case was filed in Schenectady County Supreme Court, 21-00663, and was removed to federal court by the Defendants.<br> <br> "Excessive use of force by law enforcement officers is a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constit... More...

Edna Cruz v. City of Rochester, et al.

Rochester, New York personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 32 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <table><br> <h1><br> <center><br> <P><br> <img width="300" src="http://www.morelawtv.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Rochester_NY_Fed.jpg" alt="Federal Courthouse - Rochester, New York"><br> <P><br> Federal Courthouse - Rochester, New York<br> <P><br> <a ... More...

Johnny Hincapie v. City of New York, et al.

On September 2, 1990, Brian Watkins, a tourist from Utah, was stabbed to death on a New York City subway platform. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, officers from both the New York Police Department ("NYPD”) and Transit Police Department ("Transit PD”) interviewed and arrested a host of witnesses and suspects. Several suspects were prosecuted, convicted, and sentenced to length... More...

New York City, New York personal injury lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983.<br> <br> Johnny Hincapie was charged and convicted of first-degree murder for his alleged role in the stabbing death of Brian Watkins, age 22, in September of 1990. The only problem was, Mr. Hincapie had nothing to do with the crime and had witnesses ... More...

Justin McClarin v. City of New York, et al.

New York City, New York civil rights violation lawyer represented Plaintiff who sued Defendants on a 42 U.S.C. 1983 constitutional law violation theory.<br> <br> <br> Justin McClairn alleged that NYPD Officers Michael Ardolino, William Schumacher, David Quattrochi, Sergeant Robert Martinez, and Detective David Grieco all participated in his arrest as well as the warrantless entry and search of his... More...

United States of America v. Rufo Gonzalez

<br> Rufo Gonzalez appeals from an April 24, 1984 judgment of the District Court for the Southern District, Charles S. Haight, Jr., Judge, convicting him, following a February 15, 1984 jury verdict, of thirteen counts of wire fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1343 (1982) and one count of mail fraud in violation of 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1341 (1982). Gonzalez also appeals from Judge Haight's April 11, 1... More...

Rizwan Raja v. John W. Burns, City of New York

Brooklyn, New York personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a 1983 civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> Rizwan Raja appeals from an order of the United States District Court for the<br> Eastern District of New York awarding him attorney's fees under 42 U.S.C. § 1988 in an<br> amount substantially less than he sought. After Raja prevailed against the City of New<br>... More...

Johnny Hincapie v. City of New York, et al.

New York, New York civil rights lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued defendants on a 1983 prisoner civil rights theory claiming that he was wrongfully convicted of murder.<br> <br> <br> On September 2, 1990, Brian Watkins, a tourist from Utah, was stabbed to death on a New York City subway platform. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, officers from both the New York Police Department ("NYP... More...

Kim Vasquez v. Shameed Yadali, et al.

New York, New York civil rights lawyers represented Plaintiff, who sued defendants on a 1983 civil rights violation theory.<br> <br> <br> Kim Vasquez brought this action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in connection with a traffic stop that took place on April 15, 2015. The Third Amended Complaint, the operative pleading, seeks relief for "false arrest, unlawful imprisonment, due process, malicious pros... More...

Josue Ortiz v. Buffalo, New York

Buffalo, New York personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendant on a civil rights violation theory under 42 U.S.C. 1983 claiming he was wrongfully convicted and sent to prison for a double homicide that he did not commit.<br> <br> ... More...

Larry Thompson v. Pagiel Clark, et al.

n January 2014, petitioner Larry Thompson was living with his fiancée<br> (now wife) and their newborn baby in an apartment in Brooklyn, New<br> York. Thompson's sister-in-law, who apparently suffered from a men-<br> tal illness, called 911 to report that Thompson was sexually abusing<br> the baby. When Emergency Medical Technicians arrived, Thompson<br> denied that anyone had called 911. When ... More...

Michael Nelson and Samuel Luna v. City of New York, et al.

New York, New York personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiffs, who sued Defendants on civil rights violation theories under 42 U.S.C. 1983.... More...

Lashawn Burgess v. City of New York, et al.

Brooklyn, New York personal injury lawyer represented Plaintiff, who sued Defendants on civil rights violation theories claiming that Defendants violated his constitutional rights.<br> <br> 42 U.S.C. §1983. Civil action for deprivation of rights<br> <br> Every person who, under color of any statute, ordinance, regulation, custom, or usage, of any State or Territory or the District of Columbia, ... More...

Triolo v. Nassau County

<center><h3><font color="red"><h2><font color="red"> New York, New York - Criminal defense lawyer represented Plaintiff-Appellant with a false arrest charge. </h3></font></b></i></center></font><br> <br> "Because this appeal follows a jury verdict, we view the facts in the <br> light most favorable to the prevailing party." MacDermid Printing Solutions LLC v. <br> Cortron Corp., 833 F.3d 172, 178 ... More...