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Rochester man sues police, claims excessive force
A Rochester man who pleaded guilty to assault related to a confrontation with Rochester Police officers has filed an excessive force lawsuit.
Federal judge rules deputy used excessive force
A federal judge granted a motion for summary judgment against a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy who assaulted an inmate at the county jail.
Utica police assault lawsuit will move forward
A lawsuit against Utica will proceed after an appeals court upheld a lower court decision that denied the city’s motion for summary judgment.
Rochester man sues police, alleges excessive force at his business
A Rochester man filed a complaint, which was moved to U.S. District Court, accusing Rochester police of excessive force.
Second Circuit – Brown v. City of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Excessive Force Disorderly Conduct Brown v. City of New York 14-2611 Judges Newman, Jacobs and Calabresi Background: The defendant had approached police […]
Second Circuit – Rogoz v. City of Hartford
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Excessive Force Summary Judgment – Light Most Favorable to Non-Movant Rogoz v. City of Hartford 14-0876 Judges Kearse, Parker and Wesley Background: […]
Court weighs excessive force against inmates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Amid a growing national debate over police use of force, the U.S. Supreme Court struggled Monday with a related question of claims of excessive force against jail […]
Feds: 3 Buffalo cops used excessive force on teens
BUFFALO (AP) — A retired Buffalo police lieutenant and two active officers have been indicted on charges of using excessive force against four teenagers, one of whom was shot with […]
WDNY — Excessive Force: Rhodes v. Sanford, et al.
U.S. District Court, WDNY Excessive Force Imprecise Recollection Rhodes v. Sanford, et al. 11-cv-6081P Judge Payson Background: The plaintiff initiated an action against the defendants alleging excessive force in effectuating […]
Second Circuit — Excessive Force: Rasanen v. Brown
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Excessive Force Jury Instructions — Imminent Threat of Death or Serious Physical Injury Rasanen v. Brown 12-680-cv Judges Calabresi, Pooler and Raggi Background: In […]
WDNY — Excessive Force: Ryan v. Moss, et al.
U.S. District Court, WDNY Excessive Force Mental Hygiene Law — Qualified Immunity Ryan v. Moss, et al. 11-cv-6015P Judge Payson Background: The pro se plaintiff brought an action against a […]
Second Circuit — Excessive Force: Terranova v. State of New York
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Excessive Force Deadly Force — Jury Instructions Terranova v. State of New York 09-5025-cv(L) Judges Winter, Lynch and Carney Background: The plaintiff-appellant […]
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Implied covenant of good faith: 111 West 57th Investment, et al. v. 111 W57 Mezz Investor, et al.
- Fourth Department – Negligence: Castle v. Swarfiguer
- Fourth Department – Bifurcation: Calvaneso v. Mochol
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Townsend
- Fourth Department – Action for attorney’s fees: Broadway Warehouse Co. v. Buffalo Barn Board LLC
- Second Circuit – Civil forfeiture: United States v. The M/Y Amadea, a Motor Yacht
- Second Circuit – Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence: United States v. Simmons
- Court of Appeals – Sentencing: People v. Flesch
- Court of Appeals – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Carnegie; People v. Dockery
- Second Circuit – Products liability: Colwell v. Sig Sauer Inc.
- Second Circuit – Securities Exchange Act: Smith v. The Gap Inc.
Law News
- Hochul calls for investigation of accusations against former judge
- Onondaga County attorney disbarred after federal convictions
- Weapon conviction reversed due to illegal police search
- Attorneys presented with Dillon Awards for child advocacy
- NY appeals court upholds tax exempt status for human service agency
- Convictions reversed over illegal NY State Police search
- President’s message: A view from the 18th tee or the 4th green
- NY judge rejects motion to collect on Iowa court judgment
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