New York State Inspection v. Abrams

OPINION OF THE COURT

Kane, J. P.

Petitioner Brian Caster, a State correction officer, was named as a defendant in a Federal civil action. The complaint alleged that Caster, along with other correction officers, used excessive force resulting in injuries to the plaintiff, who was an inmate at the correctional facility where Caster was employed. The Assistant Attorney-General assigned to the case notified Caster of his right under Public Officers Law § 17 to representation by respondent Attorney-General’s office and Caster accepted. Subsequently, however, the Assistant Attorney-General, on behalf…