Givens v. City Of New York et al

Summary

Plaintiff was standing on the sidewalk outside a bodega when three officers approached, assaulted, and arrested him. Plaintiff was brought to the 40th Precinct and charged with OGA and resisting arrest, which were later dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Brett Harris 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

• Ostende M. Alvarado, 40th Precinct

Force Detail

• Hospitalization
• Physical Non-Weapon

Types of Allegation

• Abuse of Process
• Denial of a Fair Trial
• Excessive Force
• Failure to Intervene
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Municipal Liability
• Negligence
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training
• Supervisor Liability
• N.Y.S. Constitution Violation

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Official Misconduct and Obstruction
• Escape and Custody

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 195.05 Obstructing Governmental Administration in the second degree
• 205.3 Resisting Arrest

Documents

• Complaint