By: Steven Isaacs Partner, Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP General Counsel, Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association Under the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association’s recent Memorandum of Agreement, The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) “shall send the union a copy of any directive or order affecting terms and conditions of employment at least ten (10) […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP Aggressive Legal Actions Prevents Correction Officers from Working Triple Tours of Duty and Postpones Virtual Oath Trials
In April, 2020 at the height of the Coronavirus pandemic, Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP, as General Counsel to the Correction Officers’ Benevolent Association (COBA), sued the City of New York, seeking a Judicial order that would prevent Correction Officers from being forced to work triple tours of duty.The lawsuit also sought a judicial […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP-Writing the Use of Force or Use of Force Witness Report
By: Steven Isaacs General Counsel to NYC COBA During the course of your career, as a Correction Officer, you are called upon to write reports about incidents or occurrences related to your employment with the Department. One of the most important reports, if not the most important report you may have to write is […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP Wins Reinstatement & Full Back Pay of $30,000 for NYC CO!
This case involved a Correction Officer, assigned to Horizon Juvenile Detention Center, who was fired for failing to fill out Horizon forms. We brought an Article 78 suit , which argued that the CO should have been given the same chance to fill out forms like everyone else, after initially refusing, but she was denied […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP Wins Reinstatement & Full Back Pay of $25,000 for NYC CO!
This case involved a Correction Officer, assigned to Horizon Juvenile Detention Center, who was fired for failing to fill out Horizon forms. We brought an Article 78 suit , which argued that the CO should have been given the same chance to fill out forms like everyone else, after initially refusing, but he was denied […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP Wins Reinstatement & Full Back Pay for NYC CO!
This case involved a Correction Officer, assigned to Horizon Juvenile Detention Center, who was fired for failing to fill out Horizon forms. We brought an Article 78 suit , which argued that the CO should have been given the same chance to fill out forms like everyone else, after initially refusing, but he was denied […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP Wins Reinstatement & Full Back Pay for NYC CO!
A NYC was terminated over the alleged inefficient performance of his duties. We successfully argued that the DOC missed their procedural obligations to terminate the CO within 24 months from start date by one day. This case went to a full judicial decision which ruled in his favor and the DOC decided not to appeal […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP Wins Reinstatement & Full Back Pay for NYC CO!
Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP successfully represented a New York City Correction officer who was injured in two Use of Force cases. The CO was MMR for a year and then returned to work full duty. The DOC subsequently terminated him months after he returned to duty. Koehler & Isaacs sued, alleging violation of […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP – Personal Injury Attorneys
Each year, millions of people in the United States are injured in accidents. Many of these accidents are unfortunately caused by the preventable carelessness or malicious intent of others. The law protects those harmed by negligent parties and allows the injured to seek compensation for their suffering. If you or a loved one has been […]
Continue reading…Isaacs, Devasia, Castro & Wien LLP – Abogado de Accidentes de Automóvil
Los accidentes de auto son una de las causas más comunes de daños personales. A pesar de que muchos accidentes de auto son choques menores de defensa a defensa, resultan sin embargo en un número escandaloso de daños severos e incluso la muerte. Además de la discapacidad, las víctimas frecuentemente experimentan dolor y sufrimiento sustancial, […]
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