E-Newsletter: February 2018
Civil Rights and Personal Injury and General Practice Law Firm, Dedicated to Social Justice
The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington is a well-respected litigation firm with an office in Hempstead, Long Island. Our focus is primarily in the area of civil rights, voting rights, employment discrimination, police misconduct, personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death and criminal law. However, the Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington is a full- service law firm handling matters in numerous areas of law and providing a wide range of services from contract formation to litigation and trial practice.
RECENT VERDICTS AND SETTLEMENTS
$7.75 million- Civil Rights and wrongful death action brought by the family of deceased
$4.7 million- Repeated verbal and physical assaults on Yemeni-American employee, while supervisor failed to protect employee and discipline the assailant
$1.277 million- Race based attack and serious injury by violent acts against Plaintiffs, who were lured to an isolated warehouse
$2.8 million- Wrongful death, products liability case involving a tow motor accident at a sewage treatment plant
AT THE FIRM
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IRA FOGELGAREN, ESQ., A PARTNER AND A FRIEND, IS MOURNED |
The office is saddened to report that Mr. Ira Fogelgaren passed away on December 22, 2017. He will be greatly missed and his death has impacted us all. We continue to extend our love and support to his wonderful family — Jacki, his loving wife, and his two sons, Sam and Danny, as they work through this ongoing period of mourning.
73-Year-Old Veteran Who Was Falsely Arrested and Brutalized on His Own Property by Nassau County Police, Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit
On February 7, 2018, Baldwin resident and Air Force Veteran Robert Besedin, announced the filing of his federal civil rights suit against the County of Nassau, the Nassau County Police Department (NCPD) and NCPD Officers Stephen Beckwith and John Mantovani. He was joined by Frederick K. Brewington at Mr. Brewington’s office.
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Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association Publishes Fred Brewington’s Article on Truth and Justice
Fred Brewington wrote an article for the Amistad Long Island Black Bar Association’s weekly e-newsletter. “Truth Telling Is Important to Our Seeking Justice” shows how President Trump’s lies, misstatements and distortions of the truth are destroying the fabric of justice in this country. He also wrote that, when the media challenges his wild claims, the president resorts to threats and bullying, thereby endangering the country’s democracy.
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Fred Brewington Speaks at DRI Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Conference in New Orleans
Fred Brewington was one of the guest speakers at the 31st annual DRI Civil Rights and Governmental Tort Liability Conference as Presenter and Panelist on January 25-26, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Former Town of Islip Official Granted New Trial on Acts of Retaliation after Making Complaints of Discrimination
The United States District Court ruled that a Town of Islip employee who was unjustly terminated will be granted a new trial on her retaliation claims after the jury was erroneously instructed on how the adverse employment actions should be viewed when it comes to discrimination and retaliation.
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Islip Town Branch NAACP Honors Fred Brewington at the Fourth Annual Legacy Gala
Fred Brewington received the Long Island Legacy Award from the Islip Town Branch NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) at the Fourth Annual Long Island Legacy Gala. The event was held on January 13 at the Brentwood Country Club. Mr. Brewington was recognized for his professional pursuits and the contributions that he has made toward bettering the lives of all people, especially people of color on Long Island.
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After 14 Years, African-American Former Hospital Administrator Is Able to Prove He Was Unjustly Terminated
Fred Brewington of The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington recently obtained a Plaintiff’s verdict in a federal lawsuit involving retaliation. The lawsuit was 14 years old when an African-American man who was an assistant administrator at defendant Nassau Health Care Corporation filed a complaint of discrimination and then, after that, was terminated.
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Dead Inmate’s Family Files $60 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Fred Brewington of The Law Offices of Frederick K. Brewington has filed a $60 million federal lawsuit on behalf of the family of a man who was incarcerated and later died while in custody at a Nassau County jail. The lawsuit claims that jail personnel violated the civil rights of Michael Cullum when they failed to provide adequate medical care and cites negligence and medical malpractice.
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IN THE NEWS
Baldwin Man, 72, Says Officers Beat Him
February 8, 2018 | Newsday
72-Year-Old Veteran Hurled Down Steps, Body Slammed By Nassau County Police, Lawsuit Alleges
February 7, 2018 | News 4 New York
Veteran From Baldwin Sues Nassau County Over Violent Arrest
February 7, 2018 | News 12
Elderly Long Island Man Says Video Shows Wrongful Arrest
February 7, 2018 | Eyewitness News
Elderly Nassau Veteran Suing Police For Brutality
February 7, 2018 | Rockville Centre Patch
Shelved Educator Sues To Come Back
January 20, 2018 | Newsday
Embattled Hempstead Superintendent Claims He Discovered Illegal Financial Activity In District
January 19, 2018 | News 12 New Jersey
Shelved Hempstead Schools Chief Sues For Reinstatement
January 19, 2018 | Newsday.com
CBS2 Exclusive: State Education Commissioner Warns Hempstead School Board To Shape Up Or Risk Dismissal
January 11, 2018 | Channel 2 News
Superintendent v. School Board
January 11, 2018 | Newsday
Family Of Dead Nassau Jail Inmate Sues County For $60 Million
December 6, 2017 | Newsday
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