How can I sue the state of New York after a false arrest against me?

Ms. Watson, sorry to hear what happened to you. In New York, before you can file a lawsuit against the State of New York, you must first file a Notice of Claim within 90 days of the occurrence. If you haven't filed a Notice of Claim yet, you will be uanble to bring a lawsuit against the State. Here's something I found online which you might find helpful, https://ww2.nycourts.gov/COURTS/nyscourtofclaims/faq.shtml Keep in mind that under the doctrine of qualified immunity, the State would likely not have any liability for not performing what you believe to have been a thorough enough investigation. The individual who assaulted you, however, would be responsible for any harm she caused you. The statute of limitations for bringing a lawsuit against this individual would be one (1) year from the date of the incident. Best regards, Jonathan R. Ratchik, Esq. Kramer, Dunleavy & Ratchik, PLLC