VESTERHALT v. City of New York

OPINION

CEDARBAUM, District Judge.

Plaintiff Maxine Vesterhalt sues defendants for false arrest, use of excessive force, and unreasonable search of her residence under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. She also sues the individual defendants for trespass and assault and battery under New York state law. Defendants move to enforce settlement with Vesterhalt or, in the alternative, for summary judgment on her claims. For the reasons that follow, defendants’ motion to enforce settlement is denied. Defendants’ motion for summary judgment is granted in part and denied in part.

BACKGROUND

I. Undisputed Facts

Plaintiffs…