HIGHLAND – A lawsuit which named the defendants as the Town of Highland and Councilwoman Kaitlin Haas by Plaintiff, former Constable Marc Anthony, following the dissolution of the Constabulary, was in part dismissed and denied by the Honorable Stephen Schick, according to court files dated December 14.

According to town officials, two remaining causes of action are scheduled to be reviewed by Judge Schick on March 29, 2024.

Judge Schick granted the dismissal of the first and second causes of action in the verified complaint Index No. E2023-260 pursuant to CPLR 7804 (f) and 3211 (a) (5) and (7), and denied the plaintiff’s Cross Motion for Summary Judgement on the first three causes of action.

NYMIR, the town’s insurance company, provided legal representation by Adam L. Rodd, a partner of the Orange County based firm, Drake & Loeb.

“This outcome was a welcome confirmation of the Town’s position since the initial suspension of the Constabulary — to prioritize the safety of the Town, its residents, and its many visitors while also providing the best quality of service to the taxpayer,” Councilwoman Kaitlin Haas said. “The Town was unwilling to sacrifice a dedicated detail, and was able to accomplish that service provision with less expense and liability to the taxpayer.” 

“We again thank the five members of the Constabulary...and continue to wish them success.”