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Ryan Morrison v. New York State Trooper Michael Strain, et al.
Date: 10-01-2025
Case Number: 23-cv-00232
Judge: Elizabeth C. Coombe
Court: United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Onondaga County)
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Description:
Syracuse, New York, personal injury lawyers represented the Plaintiff on a civil rights violation claim.
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 a 911 call about a domestic dispute.
On June 17, 2022, Trooper Strain and other officers responded to a 911 call reporting a physical domestic dispute at Morrison's apartment.
After hearing a baby crying outside the door and receiving no response, officers entered the apartment under the theory of emergency aid.
Inside, Morrison blocked the officers' path, refused to identify occupants, resisted handcuffing, and a struggle ensued.
Morrison was taken to the ground, handcuffed, and later diagnosed with a broken collarbone.
Morrison's Claims
Morrison filed the lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violations of his constitutional rights.
He claims false arrest, as he believes the officers lacked probable cause to arrest him.
He also alleges excessive force, asserting that the officers used unnecessary force during the arrest, causing his injury.
The charges against Morrison for Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Current Status
The lawsuit was filed in February 2023.
The case was decided on September 18, 2025, with documents available on GovInfo and midpage.ai.
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 a 911 call about a domestic dispute.
On June 17, 2022, Trooper Strain and other officers responded to a 911 call reporting a physical domestic dispute at Morrison's apartment.
After hearing a baby crying outside the door and receiving no response, officers entered the apartment under the theory of emergency aid.
Inside, Morrison blocked the officers' path, refused to identify occupants, resisted handcuffing, and a struggle ensued.
Morrison was taken to the ground, handcuffed, and later diagnosed with a broken collarbone.
Morrison's Claims
Morrison filed the lawsuit under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging violations of his constitutional rights.
He claims false arrest, as he believes the officers lacked probable cause to arrest him.
He also alleges excessive force, asserting that the officers used unnecessary force during the arrest, causing his injury.
The charges against Morrison for Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Governmental Administration were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Current Status
The lawsuit was filed in February 2023.
The case was decided on September 18, 2025, with documents available on GovInfo and midpage.ai.
Outcome:
Summary judgment in favor of the Defendants.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Ryan Morrison v. New York State Trooper Michael Strain, e...?
The outcome was: Summary judgment in favor of the Defendants.
Which court heard Ryan Morrison v. New York State Trooper Michael Strain, e...?
This case was heard in United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (Onondaga County), NY. The presiding judge was Elizabeth C. Coombe.
Who were the attorneys in Ryan Morrison v. New York State Trooper Michael Strain, e...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Syracuse Civil Rights Law Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Syracuse Insurance Defense Law Lawyer Directory.
When was Ryan Morrison v. New York State Trooper Michael Strain, e... decided?
This case was decided on October 1, 2025.