Filed Date: March 3, 2006
Closed Date: 2007
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On March 3rd, 2006, two New York City public high school teachers filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court Southern District of New York against the City of New York and the New York Police Department, alleging violations of the United States and New York state constitutions and common law torts. The plaintiff, represented by the New York ACLU and private attorneys, asked for declaratory and injunctive relief, as well as monetary damages.
Specifically, the plaintiffs they were arrested after police officers were called to the high school due to a student fight. The plaintiffs were then taken to the local police station where they remained for over two hours before being released. Though the plaintiffs were charged with disorderly conduct, those charges were dismissed at the initial court hearing. After the hearing, plaintiffs received a threatening letter, allegedly from members of the police department, warning them to leave town. Plaintiffs turned the letter over to the police, who allegedly ignored the threat and the initial wrongful arrests.
On March 13th, 2007, the District Court (Judge Denny Chin) entered a Stipulation and Order of Settlement and Dismissal. The plaintiffs received $60,002.00 in damages in exchange for dropping their suit and releasing the defendants from all liability, and the defendants did not admit any violations, liability, or fault.
Summary Authors
James Herr (3/10/2014)
Chin, Denny (New York)
Eisenberg, Arthur (New York)
Hung, Palyn (New York)
Kerr, Charles Latham (New York)
Larkin, Arthur G. III (New York)
Chin, Denny (New York)
Last updated Feb. 15, 2024, 3:08 a.m.
State / Territory: New York
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Key Dates
Filing Date: March 3, 2006
Closing Date: 2007
Case Ongoing: No
Plaintiffs
Plaintiff Description:
Two New York high school teachers were arrested and handcuffed in front of students by NYPD officers, allegedly without cause, and that an NYPD officer sent them a threatening letter to intimidate them from further action.
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Public Interest Lawyer: Yes
Filed Pro Se: No
Class Action Sought: No
Class Action Outcome: Not sought
Defendants
City of New York (New York City), City
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Case Details
Causes of Action:
Declaratory Judgment Act, 28 U.S.C. § 2201
Constitutional Clause(s):
Unreasonable search and seizure
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Outcome
Prevailing Party: Plaintiff
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Amount Defendant Pays: 60,002
Order Duration: 2007 - None
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