Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Lugo, Allison vs City of New York et al.
Case # 157501/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, November 14, 2018
Desoto, Jesus Sr., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06829,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 22, 2016, ended February 16, 2018
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were leaving a club when a fight broke out which they weren't involved in. Defendant Officers arrived and began pepper spraying everyone. When one Plaintiff protested, he was put in a chokehold , handcuffed, and assaulted. Officers then assaulted and arrested Plaintiff Sr.. Both Plaintiffs were charged with Assault in the Second Degree, OGA, and Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed.
Dean v. New York City et al
Case # 15CV08825,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer pulled Plaintiff over and arrested him without giving an explanation. Plaintiff was pepper-sprayed and taken to the 34th Precinct because the PO's said he had a warrant for his arrest. There was no warrant and Plaintiff was then charged with Reckless Driving and Resisting Arrest, which were later dismissed.