settlements

The total is the highest in recent years, driven in part by multimillion-dollar settlements.

A victorious day for fair wages.

Both the city and the NYCLU, which went to battle for the protestors, seem to see the payout as a win for their respective sides

The city is paying out millions to protesters who were wrongfully arrested during the 2004 Republican National Convention.

A Brooklyn man was awarded $20,000 by a judge after he was denied entry into a state building with his service (not guide) dog, Ramses.

Percent of total claims filed, broken down by city agency for