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False arrest lawsuit v NYPD, but with a hitch

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Naomi

From yesterday’s Daily News, by John Marzulli. The hard copy headline is “$2M false-arrest suit says cops got ruff on pet,” so be warned: A Brooklyn man has filed a $2 million false arrest lawsuit against the NYPD − but … Continue reading →

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How long does it take to settle a lawsuit?

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Naomi

“I grow old … I grow old … I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled.” Or, better (person and poet): When you are old and gray and full of sleep, And nodding by the fire, take down this … Continue reading →

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Lawsuits v. Joe Arpaio cost Arizona county big bucks

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Naomi

From The New York Times, via AP: Maricopa County agreed Friday to pay more than $7 million to settle lawsuits that accused Sheriff Joe Arpaio of abuse of power. The county will pay $3.5 million to former Supervisor Don Stapley, … Continue reading →

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