Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
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| Multi Request | Law enforcement informal and formal settlement data and reports |
| Submitted | June 27, 2020 |
| Est. Completion | None |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed. Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports, lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants, attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Buffalo Police Department
(See attached file: muck.pdf)
97090-85004033@re
quests.muckrock.c
om To
Foil@bpdny.org
08/04/2020 05:02 cc
AM
Subject
RE: New York Freedom of Information
Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data
and reports (Buffalo Police
Department)
Buffalo Police Department
FOIL Office
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
August 4, 2020
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
---
On June 27, 2020:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the
following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or
actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in
compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and
informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the
period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed.
Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved
prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports,
lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents
of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants,
attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this
request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a
case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any
city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the
provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Buffalo Police Department
(See attached file: muck.pdf)
97090-85004033@re
quests.muckrock.c
om To
Foil@bpdny.org
08/20/2020 05:02 cc
AM
Subject
RE: New York Freedom of Information
Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data
and reports (Buffalo Police
Department)
Buffalo Police Department
FOIL Office
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
August 20, 2020
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
---
On Aug. 5, 2020:
Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
(See attached file: muck.pdf)
97090-85004033@re
quests.muckrock.c
om To
Foil@bpdny.org
08/04/2020 05:02 cc
AM
Subject
RE: New York Freedom of Information
Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data
and reports (Buffalo Police
Department)
Buffalo Police Department
FOIL Office
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
August 4, 2020
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
---
On June 27, 2020:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the
following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or
actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in
compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and
informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the
period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed.
Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved
prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports,
lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents
of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants,
attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this
request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a
case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any
city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the
provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
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Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
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On June 27, 2020:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the
following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or
actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in
compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and
informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the
period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed.
Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved
prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports,
lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents
of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants,
attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this
request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a
case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any
city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the
provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
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Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
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For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
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From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Buffalo Police Department
I believe BPD responded to this request stating that his information would
come from the Law Offices located at City Hall?
97090-85004033@re
quests.muckrock.c
om To
Foil@bpdny.org
09/24/2020 05:03 cc
AM
Subject
RE: New York Freedom of Information
Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data
and reports (Buffalo Police
Department)
Buffalo Police Department
FOIL Office
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
September 24, 2020
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
---
On Aug. 25, 2020:
Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
(See attached file: muck.pdf)
97090-85004033@re
quests.muckrock.c
om To
Foil@bpdny.org
08/20/2020 05:02 cc
AM
Subject
RE: New York Freedom of Information
Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data
and reports (Buffalo Police
Department)
Buffalo Police Department
FOIL Office
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
August 20, 2020
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
https://accounts.muckrock.com/accounts/login/?url_auth_token=AAAaszhfJ8CiL6bxa-aoCNNQf3s%3A1k8gRF%3ACM-8eh2T9UZ0Fplq5YHhU8Vm2wg&next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.muckrock.com%2Faccounts%2Flogin%2F%3Fnext%3D%252Faccounts%252Fagency_login%252Fbuffalo-police-department-4897%252Flaw-enforcement-informal-and-formal-settlement-data-and-reports-buffalo-police-department-97090%252F%253Femail%253DFoil%252540bpdny.org
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
---
On Aug. 5, 2020:
Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
(See attached file: muck.pdf)
97090-85004033@re
quests.muckrock.c
om To
Foil@bpdny.org
08/04/2020 05:02 cc
AM
Subject
RE: New York Freedom of Information
Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data
and reports (Buffalo Police
Department)
Buffalo Police Department
FOIL Office
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
August 4, 2020
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
---
On June 27, 2020:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the
following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or
actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in
compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and
informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the
period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed.
Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved
prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports,
lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents
of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants,
attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this
request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a
case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any
city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the
provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
https://www.muckrock.com/
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
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On June 27, 2020:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the
following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or
actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in
compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and
informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the
period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed.
Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved
prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports,
lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents
of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants,
attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this
request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a
case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any
city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the
provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
Upload documents directly:
https://accounts.muckrock.com/accounts/login/?url_auth_token=AAAaszhfJ8CiL6bxa-aoCNNQf3s%3A1k8gRF%3ACM-8eh2T9UZ0Fplq5YHhU8Vm2wg&next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.muckrock.com%2Faccounts%2Flogin%2F%3Fnext%3D%252Faccounts%252Fagency_login%252Fbuffalo-police-department-4897%252Flaw-enforcement-informal-and-formal-settlement-data-and-reports-buffalo-police-department-97090%252F%253Femail%253DFoil%252540bpdny.org
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
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On Aug. 5, 2020:
Subject: RE: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
(See attached file: muck.pdf)
97090-85004033@re
quests.muckrock.c
om To
Foil@bpdny.org
08/04/2020 05:02 cc
AM
Subject
RE: New York Freedom of Information
Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data
and reports (Buffalo Police
Department)
Buffalo Police Department
FOIL Office
74 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
August 4, 2020
This is a follow up to a previous request:
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following New York Freedom of Information Law
request, copied below, and originally submitted on June 27, 2020. Please
let me know when I can expect to receive a response.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
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On June 27, 2020:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the
following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or
actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in
compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and
informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the
period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed.
Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved
prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports,
lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents
of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants,
attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this
request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a
case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any
city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the
provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
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PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
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On June 27, 2020:
Subject: New York Freedom of Information Law Request: Law enforcement
informal and formal settlement data and reports (Buffalo Police Department)
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the New York Freedom of Information Law, I hereby request the
following records:
Materials related to and sufficient to show all instances of alleged or
actual inappropriate or illegal behavior or actions resulting in
compensation or expenditures involving this agency.
Responsive materials include records of all settlements (formal and
informal) and payments to which this agency was or is a party for the
period from January 1, 2010 through the date this request is processed.
Responsive materials include those for matters and legal claims resolved
prior to the initiation of any litigation.
In particular, materials responsive to this request include all reports,
lists, databases, spreadsheets, and other documentation detailing incidents
of legal claims or other allegations requiring compensation for claimants,
attorneys, or any other party.
If spreadsheets or similar documents are available in response to this
request, please provide all segregable data, including but not limited to:
The nature of the claim or legal matter
The claimant and other parties involved
The relevant case and tracking numbers for court and internal systems
The date the lawsuit was served or litigation commenced
The final disposition or current status of the case, including whether a
case is still pending
The amount spent to date as a result of the legal engagement
The amount paid to any parties related to the legal claim, including any
city payout and any non-monetary compensation
If clarification of this request is required, please respond to the
provided email address or leave a message at 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and
this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform
me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer
the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or
CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I
look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business
days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
Filed via MuckRock.com
E-mail (Preferred): requests@muckrock.com
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https://www.muckrock.com/
Is this email coming to the wrong contact? Something else wrong? Use the
above link to let us know.
For mailed responses, please address (see note):
MuckRock News
DEPT MR 97090
411A Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02144-2516
PLEASE NOTE: This request was filed by a MuckRock staff reporter. Also note
that improperly addressed (i.e., with the requester's name rather than
"MuckRock News" and the department number) requests might be returned as
undeliverable.
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