Johnson v. City Of New York et al

Summary

Plaintiff was arrested by defendant officers for smoking a cigarette on a subway platform. Plaintiff was taken into custody and then punched and knocked unconscious by Defendant Officer Fermin. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital and charged with disorderly conduct which was eventually dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Norman Keith White , Jr., Law Office of Norman K. White 198a Rogers Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 (646)-312-9459 Fax: (718)-228-7076 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Carlos M. Fermin, Transit Division District 3
• Linhong Li, Transit Division District 3

Force Detail

• Hospitalization
• Physical Non-Weapon

Types of Allegation

• Failure to Intervene
• Excessive Force
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training
• Municipal Liability
• Municipal Liability
• Assault and Battery
• Negligence
• Respondeat Superior
• Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress
• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Against Public Order

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 240.2 Disorderly conduct

Documents

• Complaint