Legal Question in Civil Litigation in New York

After receiving a letter from the civil complaint review board my complaint against a group of officers was substantiated and the officers abused their powers, I would like to know if I can bring up a civil case against the city of New York?


Asked on 12/07/14, 2:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Locksley Wade Law Office of Locksley O. Wade

Just about all attorneys will tell you that anyone can file a lawsuit. The real question is: can you win? In your case, it all depends on your damages and whether the officers breech of your civil rights rises to a level that is address in a court of law. Keep in mind that some of the most important civil rights victories (desegregation of schools) did not confer a monetary award to the plaintiffs.

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Answered on 12/08/14, 5:26 am


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