Keith Cheng

Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.

West, Derrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 531974/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, December 23, 2021

Camille, Arlena vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522158/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, November 17, 2020

Payne, Jarrett, et Al vs De Blasio, Bill, et al.
Case # 20CV08924, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 26, 2020
Complaint

Wynter, Tamara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV02924, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 2, 2020, ended March 8, 2023
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 9, 2020, plaintiff Tammara Wynter was shopping at a grocery store when she noticed PO Welch touching produce randomly amidst a global pandemic. Plaintiff approach PO Welch and suggested Welch be more cautious when handling the produce. PO Welch was angered by the suggestion and PO Welch, Sergeant Cheng, and PO Mirza slammed plaintiff into a table and handcuffed her in the store. Plaintiff repeatedly informed the POs that the handcuffs were too tight and causing pain, but the officers refused to loosen them. Plaintiff was eventually taken outside, where she was slammed on the POs RMP and repeatedly slammed her with the RMP door while attempting to place her in the vehicle. Plaintiff already had a brace ...

Clarkson, Norris, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05254, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 15, 2015, ended April 21, 2016
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers, using excessive force, arrested Plaintiffs after they refused to let them enter their home until a search warrant was presented. Plaintiffs were brought to the 71st precinct and later released from custody on after the false criminal charges were ACD'd

Bradshaw, Jeddison vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 003128/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, March 23, 2015, ended June 26, 2015
Zero Disposition

Jackson, Allen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00450, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 19, 2015, ended October 13, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff observed arrest of his friend inside apartment building. Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's apartment without permission and arrested Plaintiff. Defendant Officer dragged plaintiff down two flights of stairs while Plaintiff was handcuffed. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and released without charge after three hours.