A New York father has filed a civil rights lawsuit alleging wrongful actions by the City of New York, the New York City Police Department, the Administration for Children’s Services, the Department of Social Services, and related entities, claiming violations of his constitutional rights.
The complaint centers on Toure’s efforts to maintain a relationship with his daughter during family court proceedings. According to the filing, Toure sought lawful visitation through a Family Court petition and requested confidentiality for his address, citing concerns that it could be misused by adverse parties. He alleges that the New York City Sheriff’s Office disclosed his protected address during service attempts, violating privacy protocols.
Toure further alleges that he was arrested multiple times by NYPD officers based on accusations made by the other parent. He claims he provided evidence, including work records and timestamps, showing he was not present at the locations of the alleged incidents, but that the arrests proceeded without probable cause or further investigation.
The complaint also alleges that the Administration for Children’s Services and the Department of Social Services conducted delayed investigations that prolonged his separation from his daughter. Toure cites administrative issues such as misplaced paperwork and rescheduled interviews as contributing factors. He states that the criminal charges against him were later dismissed for lack of merit and alleges malicious prosecution under federal civil rights law.
Toure claims that government agencies consistently favored the other parent, resulting in prolonged separation from his child. He is seeking $25 million in compensatory damages, punitive damages where applicable, injunctive relief restoring parental access, and the expungement of his arrest record.
The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York under 1:25-cv-06784.