A woman who sued the management of a Brooklyn housing development alleging that one of its private police officers used excessive force in arresting her is entitled to close to $89,000 in legal fees and expenses even though she won a judgment of only $500, a federal judge has ruled.
Eastern District Judge Jack B. Weinstein (See Profile) ruled on Jan. 9 in Brown v. Starrett City Associates, 1:09-cv-03282, that the plaintiff, Annette Brown, was entitled to more than $80,600 in fees and over $8,600 in litigation expenses. The fees will go to her attorney, Michael P. Mangan. Judge Weinstein’s order confirmed an Oct. 27, 2011, report and recommendation by Magistrate Judge Roanne L. Mann (See Profile).
