Ordered that the judgment is reversed insofar as appealed from, on the law, with costs, and the claim for punitive damages is dismissed.
Punitive damages are available in a case brought pursuant to 42 USC § 1983 "when the defendant's conduct is shown to be motivated by evil motive or intent, or when it involves reckless or callous indifference to the federally protected rights of others" (Smith v Wade,
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