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Raymond A. Carruthers v. Kimberly Colton, et al.
Date: 08-22-2025
Case Number: 6:20-cv-00399
Judge: Frederick J. Cullin, Jr.
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Albany County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Albany
Defendant's Attorney:
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Description:
Albany, New York personal injury lawyer represented the Plaintiff who sued on a civil rights violation theory.
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 stop of Carruthers's vehicle on September 4, 2017, in Oneida County, New York, and in his subsequent arrest and prosecution for a felony driving while intoxicated ("DWIâ€) offense, multiple lesser DWI-related offenses, and a traffic infraction.
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 stop of Carruthers's vehicle on September 4, 2017, in Oneida County, New York, and in his subsequent arrest and prosecution for a felony driving while intoxicated ("DWIâ€) offense, multiple lesser DWI-related offenses, and a traffic infraction.
Outcome:
Dismissed.
Affirmed
Affirmed
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Raymond A. Carruthers v. Kimberly Colton, et al.?
The outcome was: Dismissed. Affirmed
Which court heard Raymond A. Carruthers v. Kimberly Colton, et al.?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Albany County), NY. The presiding judge was Frederick J. Cullin, Jr..
Who were the attorneys in Raymond A. Carruthers v. Kimberly Colton, et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: United States District Attorney’s Office in Albany. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Albany Criminal Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was Raymond A. Carruthers v. Kimberly Colton, et al. decided?
This case was decided on August 22, 2025.