April 11, 2018

A false arrest and malicious prosecution claim

Dismissal was affirmed, as  defendants submitted competent proof that, during the execution of the search warrant, the plaintiff was in constructive possession of drugs and paraphernalia in plain view in the living room of the apartment where plaintiff was arrested, and that the police had probable cause to make the arrest.

Anderson v. City of New York, NY Slip Op 02396 (1st Dep't April 5, 2018

Here is the decision.