Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number No. 00-P-825. Acts The Public Health And Welfare — Civil Rights — Generally — Civil Action For Deprivation Of Rights See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. OPINION GORDON C. REID v. SHERIFF OF SUFFOLK COUNTY others. So much of the judgment as dismisses the plaintiff's claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 is affirmed. So much of the judgment as dismisses the plaintiff's negligence claims is reversed.