Davis v. City of New York et al

Summary

Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle when he was pulled over by the defendants. He was ordered out of his vehicle before he could reach for his registration and insurance, two items demanded by the defendants. As the plaintiff and his car was searched, more detectives arrived to the scene. Plaintiff was taken to the 120th precinct where he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia on person, but these charges were dropped.

Plaintiff Attorney

Brett H. Klein Brett H. Klein, Esq. PLLC 305 Broadway, Suite 600 New York, NY 10007 212-335-0132 Fax: 212-335-0571 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• John J. Mattina, Narcotics Borough Staten Island
• Philip A. Vaccarino, Narcotics Borough Staten Island
• Michael S. Friedman, School Safety Division
• Paul F. Farella, 61st Precinct
• Michael A. Fahmy, Narcotics Borough Staten Island

Types of Allegation

• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Denial of a Fair Trial
• Failure to Intervene
• Supervisor Liability
• Municipal Liability
• Assault and Battery
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training
• Negligence
• N.Y.S. Constitution Violation

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Drugs Related
• Drugs Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 220.03(06,09,16,18,21) Criminal possession of a controlled substance- any degree
• 220.5 Criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree

Documents

• Complaint