What types of cases generally do not fall under civil rights claims in New York?

The correct answer is that cases involving purely contractual disputes and certain statutory violations generally do not fall under civil rights claims in New York. Civil rights claims primarily address issues pertaining to the infringement of individual freedoms and rights guaranteed by the Constitution or statutory law, often involving discrimination or deprivation of rights by governmental entities or agents.

In contrast, purely contractual disputes deal with the terms and obligations of agreements between private parties without implicating the individual's civil rights. Similarly, while certain statutory violations can reflect a failure to uphold civil rights, those that are purely about contract law do not engage the civil rights framework.

Property disputes can sometimes touch on civil rights, particularly if they involve discrimination based on protected classes. Cases involving criminal offenses are typically adjudicated in criminal court rather than civil rights contexts. Family law matters can intersect with civil rights when they involve issues of discrimination or constitutional rights, making them more complex than simple contractual or property disputes.