A high-stakes legal battle has erupted in the Eastern District of New York, where a plaintiff has filed a complaint against a Supreme Court justice. The case, filed by David A. Bythewood on November 14, 2025, accuses Justice Rhonda Fischer of overstepping her jurisdiction and acting with bias to benefit HSBC Bank in a foreclosure action.
The complaint, lodged in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, alleges that Justice Fischer acted without jurisdiction and with intentional bias to favor HSBC Bank in a foreclosure case involving Bythewood. The plaintiff contends that Fischer's actions were aimed at inflicting damage upon him while unlawfully benefiting HSBC in the foreclosure action known as HSBC v. Arias Garcia and David A. Bythewood. Bythewood argues that he was never a debtor in this action and accuses Fischer of corruptly conspiring with HSBC for undisclosed reasons.
Bythewood's lawsuit outlines several accusations against Justice Fischer, including violating his constitutional rights to an impartial adjudicator, equal protection under the law, due process, and reliance on the law. He asserts that Fischer's decisions were made without jurisdiction and intentionally damaged him by granting summary judgment to HSBC despite procedural irregularities and lack of discovery completion. The plaintiff claims these actions were motivated by bias and collusion with HSBC.
The plaintiff is seeking substantial relief from the court. He demands compensatory damages exceeding two million dollars for each cause of action outlined in his complaint, along with punitive damages totaling two billion dollars per cause of action. Bythewood's complaint highlights four causes of action: deprivation of an impartial adjudicator, denial of equal protection under the law, violation of due process rights, and infringement on his right to rely on the law.
Representing himself pro se, David A. Bythewood has taken this bold step to challenge what he perceives as judicial misconduct and corruption within the Nassau County judiciary system. The case underscores significant allegations against Justice Rhonda Fischer and raises questions about judicial conduct and integrity.
This complex legal matter will be presided over by judges within the Eastern District of New York under Case ID 2:25-cv-06356. As this case unfolds, it may have far-reaching implications for judicial accountability and adherence to constitutional principles within New York's legal system.
Source: 225cv06356_Bythewood_PRO_SE_v_Fischer_Complaint_Eastern_District_New_York.pdf