In a tragic turn of events, a highly publicized incident shook the Nassau County community. Our client, a 40-year-old married man and dedicated member of the Nassau County Police force, found himself at the center of a devastating case of police negligence.

As a veteran officer with 12 years of service and a member of the elite Bureau of Special Operations, our client faced a harrowing situation when responding to a call involving an emotionally disturbed individual barricaded in a bedroom.

Despite efforts by the Nassau County police to diffuse the situation, tragedy struck when the emotionally disturbed person emerged from the bedroom, brandishing knives and threatening officers. In the chaos that ensued, a police officer shot and killed the individual in self-defense.

However, the situation took a tragic turn when our client, arriving at the scene in plain clothes, was mistakenly identified as a threat by an MTA officer. In a moment of panic, the officer fatally shot our client, mistaking him for an armed assailant.

The case garnered widespread media attention, highlighting the disastrou consequences of police negligence. Despite the absence of criminal charges against the MTA officer, justice was sought through legal means, resulting in a $2.15 million settlement.