Named in 8 known lawsuits, $99,250 total settlements.
Young, Kareem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04040,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 19, 2019, ended November 6, 2020
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2018, at approximately 5:45 am, approximately 20 NYPD officers, without probable cause, entered the home of Plaintiff Young, ransacked it, and arrested him. Individual Defendants supplied false testimony and fabricated evidence of crack cocaine in the Plaintiff's home. Plaintiff charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, but the charges were eventually dismissed.
Nunziata, Margaret vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504904/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 13, 2018
Williams, Marlon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04350,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 25, 2017, ended March 1, 2018
$21,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2016, Plaintiff was exiting a bodega in Kings County, New York. Several NYPD officers—including defendant officer Fursa—arrived at the location in plain clothes. Without explanation, Officer Fursa approached Plaintiff and began searching him. The search did not reveal anything. Plaintiff was formally arrested, placed in handcuffs, and transported to the precinct. Plaintiff was charged with a criminal complaint based on a sworn statement from Officer Fursa that he had witnessed Plaintiff exchange narcotics and money with another individual. Plaintiff alleges these allegations were false. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.
Esdaile, Dudley Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515379/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 12, 2016, ended October 3, 2017
$4,500 Settlement
Rose, Chad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05529,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 7, 2015, ended May 16, 2016
$9,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 21, 2014, Rose was standing in front of 1040 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn having a conversation when P.O.s Charles Arnone, Frank Beers, Steven Fursa, and Paul Mallilo approached and placed him under arrest. When Rose asked the reason, he was told he was being arrested for assaulting a female and given no further details about this allegation. Upon being taken to the precinct, P.O.s stated he was being arrested for an incident that occurred on 1040 Norstrand Avenue on October 14, 2014, during a time in which Rose was home. At no point did P.O.s observe him commit a crime. Rose spent approximately 24 hours in police custody and was charged with several marijuana offenses, all of which were later dismiss...
Ashley, Rebekah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00903,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 6, 2015, ended November 10, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2014, plaintiff was on the corner of Lincoln Road and Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn , NY when defendants approached plaintiff and asked to see her identification . Complying with the request, plaintiff reached for her ID which was inside her purse , when the officers attempted to grab her phone out of her hands. Without reasonable suspicion or probable cause that plaintiff committed a crime , officers unlawfully arrested plaintiff. During the arrest , the plaintiff was grabbed, pepper sprayed and dragged to the ground. While plaintiff was incarcerated at the 71 precinct , the defendants conspired a false report . After being incarcerated overnight , plaintiff was arraigned and case was adjourned .
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.
Tross, Philip vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01775,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 2, 2014, ended September 30, 2014
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 27, 2013, Plaintiff was falsely arrested and assaulted by NYPD officers, including PO Steven Fursa and PO John/Jane Doe(s) 1-5. The officers pushed Plaintiff to the ground causing him to hit his head on the concrete. While Plaintiff was on the ground, officers pulled his arms apart, placed a knee in his back, and injured his hand and back. Plaintiff was also struck in the back of the head with an elbow, which caused injury. Plaintiff was then brought to the precinct and strip searched. A small bag of marijuana, which the Plaintiff possessed for personal use, was found. The officers initiated a criminal proceeding against Plaintiff although they knew he had committed no crime. While in cust...