Named in 11 known lawsuits, $166,000 total settlements.
Reid, Xavier vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504410/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 25, 2021
Buie, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00960,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 15, 2016, ended July 25, 2017
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was exiting his aunt's building when he saw his friend being stopped and searched by the NYPD. Plaintiff took out his phone to record the incident when defendant officers approached him, threw him to the ground, arrested him, and charged him with Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree. Charge was later dismissed.
Ramirez, Donovan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01148,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 11, 2016, ended December 28, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was on a terrace when defendant plainclothes officers approached him from behind, tightly handcuffed him, searched him and grabbed his crotch, brought him to a local precinct, and charged him with Tampering with Evidence, which was ACD'd.
Heredia, Herminio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06552,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 2, 2016, ended July 20, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached and arrested by Defendant Officer for trespassing, although the officer never inquired why Plaintiff was at the location. Plaintiff was charged with trespass which was later dismissed.
Rodgers, Robert, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06107,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 27, 2015, ended November 14, 2016
$22,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were walking away from an apartment building when they were stopped by defendant officers, searched, and taken into custody and strip-searched. Criminal charges were filed which were later ACD'd.
Agoro, Adesola, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04339,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 18, 2015, ended October 26, 2016
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were stopped and frisked by the defendant officers and then brought to the precinct where they were charged with criminal Trespass in the third degree and other related charges. The case was ACD'd.
Garcia, El-Jahson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04786,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 18, 2015, ended February 25, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was entering his residence building, frisked him, took him to a precinct, strip searched him, and charged him with Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree and other related charges. ACD'd at arraignments.
Staley, Paul, et al. vs City of New York
Case # 14CV05289,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 11, 2014, ended June 5, 2015
$19,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2014, Plaintiff Figueroa was approached by NYPD Officers with guns drawn, including Defendants Mobeen Yasin and Vincent Lindner, while lawfully standing next to Plaintiff Staley’s automobile. The officers illegally searched Plaintiff Figueroa, and then performed a public strip search of his lower body in front of witnesses. Plaintiff Staley then arrived and was instructed to open his trunk, which he did, revealing no contraband. While Staley objected to the intrusion, he was thrown to the ground and physically struck on the head and body. Plaintiff Liburd, seeing this, asked why the Officers were abusing the others, and was maced in the face.
Plaintiffs Figueroa and Staley were placed under ar...
Rickman, Latrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05720,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 25, 2013, ended May 29, 2014
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 6, 2013, plaintiff exited 3201 West 33rd Street in Brooklyn, NY. Several police officers, including defendants Konen and Lindner, stopped and questioned plaintiff. Plaintiff explained that he was coming from his aunt’s apartment on the 6th floor. Defendants illegally searched, arrested for trespassing and transported plaintiff to the 60th Precinct. At the precinct, Konen took plaintiff to a private area and ordered him to remove his pants and undergarments, turn towards the wall, spread his legs, squat and bend over. No contraband was found. Defendants misrepresented to the Kings County DA that Plaintiff was trespassing. Early the next morning, plaintiff received a Desk Appearance Ticket and was relea...
Mullings, Lenroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01061,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 19, 2013, ended October 30, 2013
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 29, 2011, Plaintiff was in his residence when a number of police officers entered. Defendant Officers Owen Monk, Shieed Haniff, Daniel Perrino, Vincent Lindner, John Bulerin and Robertito Navarro collectively physically assaulted Plaintiff, then placed him excessively tight rear handcuffs for many hours. Plaintiff was later treated for an orbital fracture, strained ligaments and extensive bruising. There are no references to criminal charges.
Vickers v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04031,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation