Tyk v. Surat

SUMMARY ORDER

Appellant Aaron Tyk, a lawyer appearing pro se, appeals from the district court’s grant of summary judgment to Appellees Eric Surat and the City of New York. Tyk sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for malicious prosecution, selective enforcement in violation of the Equal Protection clause, and excessive force. He also brought state law claims. We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts, the procedural history of the case, and the issues on appeal.

We review de novo a district court’s grant of summary judgment, with the view that summary judgment is appropriate only “if…