Lilly v. City of New York et al

Summary

Plaintiff was denied entry into club and was told to leave. Defendant officers followed Plaintiff and manhandled him, pushed into van. They arrested him and brought to 41st precinct. Then when searched found a marijuana cigarette on him. Charges of disorderly conduct and unlawful possession of marijuana were dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Jeffrey Adam Rothman Jeffrey Rothman -Attorney at Law 315 Broadway, Suite 200 New York, NY 10007 (212)227-2980

Named Officers

• Donald C. Cambridge, Patrol Borough Manhattan North
• Malcolm X. Freeman, 41st Precinct
• Soul K. Kim, 41st Precinct
• Andrew Hong, 26th Precinct
• Jorge L. Tejada, Narcotics Borough Bronx
• Frank C. Batista, Narcotics Borough Bronx
• Kevin Whetstone

Force Detail

• Physical Non-Weapon
• Tight Handcuffs

Types of Allegation

• Abuse of Process
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress
• Malicious Prosecution
• Negligence
• Negligent Retention, Hiring, Supervision, and/or Training
• Supervisor Liability
• Trespass
• Violation of Equal Protection Clause
• Free Speech, Retaliation for Exercise of Rights to

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Against Public Order
• Drugs Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 240.2 Disorderly conduct
• 220.03(06,09,16,18,21) Criminal possession of a controlled substance- any degree

Documents

• Complaint
• Amended Complaint