Named in 10 known lawsuits, $1,110,001 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 ...
Murrell, Sherwin A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510757/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 11, 2016, ended June 5, 2018
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 18, 2015, Sherwin Murrell was assaulted and battered while inside his motor vehicle by defendants, Police Officer James Seder (Shield #6788), Police Lieutenant Timothy Skretch, Police Officer Kyle P. Stanley (Shield #3809), and other unidentified police officers at the intersection of Louisiana Avenue and Wortman Avenue, County of Kings, New York, NY. Plaintiff alleges that the attack was made without probable cause and was not the result of an appropriate arrest. Additionally, Plaintiff claims to have been arrested and confined without probable cause or a search warrant. Plaintiff also alleges that the defending officers created and submitted an erroneous police report in an effort to cover up the...
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.
Mcfadden, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00541,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2014, ended May 22, 2014
$52,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On December 28, 2012, the Plaintiff was walking on the street and was stopped by the defendants. On suspicion of cocaine residue, the Plaintiff was wrongfully arrested. On January 16, 2013, 19 days later, the lab test reports turned out to be negative, and a day later, the plaintiff was released from custody with all charges dismissed.
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...
Garcia, Jonathan vs P.O. James, Deborah, et al.
Case # 13CV02529,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 8, 2013, ended June 23, 2014
$35,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about February 2, 2012, Plaintiff had parallel-parked his motor vehicle. Plaintiff had a passenger with him in the motor vehicle. As Plaintiff was about to exit his vehicle, Defendants in plainclothes stepped out of NYPD's unmarked motor vehicle. One or more Defendants asked Plaintiff if he had any contraband. Plaintiff responded no. Without any reasonable suspicion or probable cause, one or more Defendants patted Plaintiff down and searched inside the pockets of his clothing but found nothing illegal. Then, Plaintiff’s passenger stated that she had a small bag of marijuana that belonged to her. Plaintiff and his passenger were both immediately placed under arrest by Defendant James. After Plaintiff's bei...
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...
Williams, Travis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01612,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 27, 2013, ended April 15, 2014
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 1, 2012, Plaintiff sat down to make a phone call after he'd finished playing basketball in Brooklyn. He was approached by undercover officers in an unmarked vehicle and asked what he was doing. He replied that he was playing basketball with his friends, and the officers asked why he was wearing a leather jacket, to which he responded simply that it was cold outside. The officers told Plaintiff he was "getting smart" and that he would now have to go to jail, and grabbed plaintiff and told him to put his hands behind his back. Plaintiff told the officers he was unable to do so because of the manner in which he was being held. Defendant officers sprayed plaintiff with pepper spray in the face and beat ...
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...
Jacke et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV00830,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$100,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Settlement
