New York Resident vs. Local Police Precinct
A woman in New York who has twins was shot 3 times by her ex-boyfriend after her local precinct gave her a temporary order of protection. Claims that a police officer on her case made reckless decisions (with her trusting that he would keep her safe), was the reason why her ex-boyfriend was able to shoot her when she tried to leave her apartment with her two children. The Jury did come back with a verdict in favor of of the Plaintiff.
The jury specifically determined that the police had acted ina reckless manner, which recklessness would preclude anapportionment between the city and the assailant underCPLR Art. 16. They then awarded $9,900,000, including$250,000 for past medical costs, $180,000 for future medicalcosts, $3,000,000 for past pain and suffering.$5,000,000 for future pain and suffering (over 40 years) and$750,000 for past pain and suffering to each of the children.
We are concerned about everyone and their safety, that is why many of us locksmiths have become locksmiths. We would just like for all people to know that if Police precincts fail to do their jobs, that you don’t have to be the only ones to suffer the consequences of their actions – and if something like this happens to you, take action. And we surely hope that this family that has suffered a very traumatic event can grow passed it.
December 22nd, 2009 News 2 Comments