Peets, Norberto vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV06962,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 14, 2023, ended March 26, 2024
$14,750,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 6, 1996, Plaintiff Norberto Peets was arrested and then falsely identified as having played a role in a shooting that had previously occurred in the Bronx. Peets was then victimized by Police officers who fabricated evidence, destroyed exonerating evidence, and gave false statements which lead to Mr. Peets conviction and sentence to 26 years in prison. Plaintiff names twenty three people in his lawsuit and the city of New York. Roles of the plaintiffs include police officers, and evidence analysts. Plaintiff alleges Malicious Prosecution, abuse of process, Intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and failure to intervene, among other claims.