Navana et al v. Fitzpatrick et al.

Summary

Defendant officers approached plaintiffs and physically abused plaintiffs. Defendant officers tightly handcuffed plaintiffs and placed them in chokeholds. Plaintiffs were taken to the precinct, transferred to central booking and were charged with resisting arrest and criminal trespass in the third degree. All charges were dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Kenneth Francis Smith The Law Offices of Kenneth F. Smith, PLLC 16 Court Street, Ste. 2910 Brooklyn, NY 11241 (646) 450-9929 Fax: (646) 514-4524 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Daniel P. Fitzpatrick, Midtown North Precinct
• Kenneth T. Monahan

Force Detail

• Chokehold
• Physical Non-Weapon
• Tight Handcuffs

Types of Allegation

• Assault and Battery
• Excessive Force
• Fabrication of Evidence
• Failure to Intervene
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Escape and Custody
• Tresspassing

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 205.3 Resisting Arrest
• 140.1 Criminal trespass in the third degree

Documents

• Complaint