Augustin v. City of New York et al

Summary

The plaintiff was rounding the corner of the street looking for a cab when an unmarked car pulled up next to him and 5 officers in plain clothes chased down and arrested him. They searched him and found nothing, but brought him to the nearby precinct anyway and searched him again. With nothing to charge the plaintiff with, the defendant officers charged him with a traffic violation for being on a roadway instead of sidewalk in violation of Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 1156.A. The charge was later dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Philip Anaekperchi Akakwam Law Office Of Philip Akakwam 303 Livingston Street 2nd Floor Brooklyn, NY 11217 (718)858-2488 Fax: (718)858-2489 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Henry A. Daverin
• Christian D. Salazar, 75th Precinct
• Christopher F. Walsh, 75th Precinct
• Michael A. Seiger, 75th Precinct
• Tony T. Cuoco, 75th Precinct
• Luis A. Cabrera, 75th Precinct

Force Detail

• Tight Handcuffs

Types of Allegation

• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Municipal Liability
• Excessive Force
• Failure to Intervene

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Vehicle Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 5 Other Traffic Violation

Documents

• Complaint
• Amended Complaint
• Stipulation