Legal Opinion
Manfra v. Koch
District Court, S.D. New York
Decided August 26, 1987No. 87 Civ. 3261 (EW)PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
EDWARD WEINFELD, District Judge.
This is an action by a retired New York City police officer brought under 42 U.S.C. §§ 1983 and 1985 based upon the denial of an accident disability retirement pension. Defendants move to dismiss the action on the ground that it is barred by the doctrine of res judicata. Plaintiff cross moves for summary judgment.
BACKGROUND
On December 18, 1981, plaintiff was injured in the line of duty in an automobile accident involving a stolen car, as a result of which he suffered numerous fractures and internal injuries. Although plaintiff claims he suffered…
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3Cited by3 opinions
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