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$60,000 Awarded In New York Prisoner Assault Suit
In 2000 the New York, Court of Claims awarded $60,000 to a prisoner who was
assaulted by other prisoners at Shawangunk Correctional Facility in New
York. On 2-19-91 the prisoner was assaulted by other prisoners while
handcuffed in the prison yard. He suffered multiple lacerations to his head
and neck including a 20 centimeter laceration through his right ear. He
filed a Pro Se claim in the Court of Claims and the Court ruled in his
favor on 7/21/00 awarding him $35,000 for past pain and suffering and
$25,000 for future pain and suffering. See: Blake v. State of New York,
Claim No.85065, Court of Claims, Binghamton.
assaulted by other prisoners at Shawangunk Correctional Facility in New
York. On 2-19-91 the prisoner was assaulted by other prisoners while
handcuffed in the prison yard. He suffered multiple lacerations to his head
and neck including a 20 centimeter laceration through his right ear. He
filed a Pro Se claim in the Court of Claims and the Court ruled in his
favor on 7/21/00 awarding him $35,000 for past pain and suffering and
$25,000 for future pain and suffering. See: Blake v. State of New York,
Claim No.85065, Court of Claims, Binghamton.
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Related legal case
Blake v. State of New York
| Year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Cite | Claim No. 85065, Court of Claims, Binghamton. |
| Level | State Trial Court |
| Conclusion | Bench Verdict |
| Attorney Fees | 0 |
| Damages | 60000 |
| Injunction Status | N/A |