Kramer Levin Successfully Settles Civil Rights Case against the City of New York

Litigation partner Michael Martinez and associates Seth F. Schinfeld and Anna Boltyanskiy successfully settled their client’s Section 1983 civil rights case against the City of New York in the Eastern District of New York. The client’s claims against the City and various police officers centered on two allegedly false arrests, malicious prosecutions, and due process violations relating to certain property the City seized and never returned to him. This settlement is particularly notable because it was achieved prior to the completion of document discovery, depositions, or summary judgment motion practice. The client intends to use the money he has received from this settlement to secure representation in other important legal actions he is pursuing. Litigation associate Aaron L. Webman and former Litigation associate Elise Funke were also instrumental in positioning the case to reach this significant outcome.