Named in 16 known lawsuits, $983,502 total settlements.
Pirone, Frank vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03070,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 17, 2017, ended July 22, 2021
$450,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 8, 2014, Frank Pirone was standing around Forbell Street and Conduit Boulevard when a group of police officers pulled up in an unmarked car, got out, and began accosting Mr. Pirone. The officers asked Mr. Pirone what he was doing and slammed him up against a fence. They began to hit Mr. Pirone in the face to the point where they fractured his jaw, an injury which required surgery heal. At no point did Mr. Pirone resist arrest. After beating him, the police took Mr. Pirone to the hospital where he remained for three days due to his injuries. During his three days at the hospital he was handcuffed to his bed and under police watch despite no evidence of him being a danger or a flight risk. After he was ...
Pirone, Frank vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504515/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 20, 2015
Summons/Complaint
Jones, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503964/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 15, 2015, ended June 25, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Holley, Branden, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00286,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 20, 2015, ended April 9, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiffs while they were sitting in a parked car, ordered them out, searched the car, and arrested them. Criminal charges were filed against them that were later ACD'd.
Jackson, Candace vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07503,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2015, ended September 14, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2013 Plaintiff Candace Jackson and a passenger were pulled over while driving by NYPD officers Christopher Alvarado and Jay Rivera. PO Alvarado ordered her to step out of the car, alleging that she was stopped when her tail light was broken. Plaintiff told the officers her tail light was not broken, to which they told her to shut up. The officers began searching Plaintiff's car without consent, and three more officers arrived (John Does 1-3). THe officers searched Plaintiff's car, handcuffed her and her passenger. Officer Alvarado then alleged he found marijuana. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct, photographed, and fingerprinted, and given a DAT. The DA's office later declined to prosecute.
Spencer, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04992,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 2, 2014, ended January 21, 2016
$10,002 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On August 26, 2011, plaintiff was driving an automobile in Brooklyn when he was ordered by unmarked police officers to pull over. Plaintiff had pills in an unmarked bottle, but had a formal prescription at home. He was subsequently arrested for unlawful possession of drugs.
Muniz, Rafael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02269,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 18, 2014, ended July 24, 2018
$280,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2013, Plaintiff was walking down the street in Brooklyn, New York. NYPD Officers—including Kyle Stanley and Jay Rivera—ordered Plaintiff to stop walking from inside their vehicle and then searched Plaintiff. The officers handcuffed Plaintiff, and then slammed him into the ground and struck him in the head and chest with their hands and feet. At the precinct, Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search. Plaintiff was then transported to the hospital, where his injuries were treated. Plaintiff was diagnosed with a collapsed lung and nine rib fractures. Plaintiff was eventually arraigned, based on statements from Officer Kyle Stanley. All charges were dismissed and sealed.
Rivera, Fabian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01279,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 27, 2014, ended June 11, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2013, at about 3:00pm, in the vicinity South Conduit Boulevard and Eldert Lane in the Cyprus Hills section of Brooklyn, plaintiff was lawfully riding his bicycle in the street when an unmarked police vehicle pulled in front of him. Police Officers Jay Rivera and John Doe, assigned to a Street Narcotics Enforcement Unit (SNEU), twisted plaintiff’s arms and hit him numerous times about his knees and ankles, throwing him to the ground. One of the officers placed his knee in the back of plaintiff’s neck to keep him pinned to the ground. The officers stripped Plaintiff to his underwear, removing his shoes and socks. Plaintiff was repeatedly hit with a baton, suffering injuries to his knees and ankle...
Abreu, Etanislao vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03753,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 10, 2013, ended September 19, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On January 9, 2013, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Plaintiff was getting a ride with his friend Mr. Kevin Morel and two other friends in the car. As Mr. Morel was crossing the intersection between Miller Avenue and Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn, New York, he was pulled over by an unmarked police mini-van. Defendant Police Officers Puccia and Tarlantino instructed everyone to get out of the car. Plaintiff got out of the car and was immediately handcuffed and the cuffs were very tight. They searched the Plaintiff but found nothing. The Defendants then searched the other people and the car, but found nothing. Defendant Police Officers Stanley and Rivera both arrived on the scene wearing plain clothes. Plaintiff plea...
Ginn, Ricky vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02367,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 22, 2013, ended January 15, 2014
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2012, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Plaintiff Ginn was driving his car on Durmont St. between Van Sinderin Ave. and Snediker Ave. in Brooklyn, New York, with Eugene Myers riding in the front passenger seat. Plaintiff pulled over and parked because Mr. Myers needed to go to the bathroom. Mr. Myers got out and walked toward an industrial fence when he noticed undercover officers watching him from an unmarked car. When he noticed the undercover officers he returned to the car, and the undercover officers pulled behind Plaintiff's car and flashed their lights. Defendant officers Stanley, Rivera, and Hall searched Plaintiff and Mr. Myers and placed them under arrest for possession of a controlled substan...
Trammell, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00371,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 23, 2013, ended January 6, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On January 10, 2021, Plaintiff was approached and interrogated by defendant NYPD officers Stanley, Rivera, Creighton. He was seized, questioned, and placed against a wall with his hands in the air and then searched without consent or sufficient legal cause. The Defendants falsely asserted that they had observed Plaintiff holding marijuana in his hand that was open to public view. A small amount of marijuana was recovered from inside Plaintiff's sock rather than open to public view as he was falsely charged. Defendant officers shoved, choked, twisted, kicked and beat Plaintiff. Defendant Officers Puccia and Robertson arrived with a NYPD vehicle, who placed Plaintiff in handcuffs and shoved him in the vehicle. Pl...
Bautista v. John Doe et al
Case # 10CV04395,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$13,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Rogers v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV00178,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Daniel v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04760,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Minor v. City of New York et al
Case # 05CV05418,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$75,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Roc v. City of New York et al
Case # 007014/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings