Named in 7 known lawsuits, $287,500 total settlements.
Simms, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 535675/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 14, 2023
Durham, Ifeanyi, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV00822,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 23, 2021, ended October 20, 2021
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 29, 2018 at approximately 10 pm, plaintiffs Durham and Cinque, who had been lawfully out in the streets, were chased by defendant Danese, then knocked to the ground and dragged as they stood with their hands up in surrender, seized, cuffed, searched, and taken to the precinct for processing even though they had committed no crime. Plaintiffs did not resist and did not behave in a manner that endangered others. Danese arrested plaintiffs and transported them to a police precinct. Plantiffs were transported to Central Booking and arraigned on charges based on fabricated claims by defendant that were communicated to the District Attorney's Office; all charges were later dismissed and sealed.
Dennis, Darrell vs City of New York et al.
Case # 510385/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 30, 2016, ended April 4, 2017
$77,500 Settlement
Weatherspoon, Darrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04971,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 2, 2014, ended February 3, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 25, 2012, plaintiff was walking on the street when he was stopped by an officer for no apparent reason. When plaintiff asked why he was being stopped, the officer told him to shut up and show his ID. Plaintiff attempted to call 311 to make a complaint against the officer. The officer then grabbed plaintiff's arm and twisted it in such a way to cause extreme pain. The officer then handcuffed plaintiff and took him to a precinct. When plaintiff was taken to central booking,
Jordan, Moesha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended September 9, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2012, plaintiff sat on the stairs of her apartment building in Brooklyn, speaking with neighbors. Defendant POs Kaufman and Mohammed, told plaintiff she had to leave. Plaintiff told defendant Officers she lived in the building.
Defendant Officer Kaufman took out handcuffs and grabbed plaintiff, pushed her against a wall causing her pain in her back and fear for the health of her unborn child. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to Woodhull Hospital via ambulance.
At Woodhull Hospital, plaintiff was treated for lower back pain and examined for
injuries to her unborn child. After her release from Woodhull Hospital, plaintiff was transported to the 79th precinct in Brooklyn. On September 20, 2012, p...
Pajoohi, Ashkahn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01937,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended March 12, 2015
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2013, Mr. Pajoohi (Plaintiff) was inside his home at 48 Madison St.,
Brooklyn, NY with his wife and young daughter. At approximately 10:30PM, Mr. Pajoohi awoke to the sound of banging on his front door. Frightened, Mr. Pajoohi instructed his family to stay in their rooms and he walked to his front door. The officers had repeatedly kicked the front door causing damage to the door and the chain locks. Mr. Pajoohi slowly opened his front door and observed two uniformed police officers. The officers angrily demanded entry into his home. Mr. Pajoohi explained that everything was fine and his family was sleeping. The officer told Mr. Pajoohi that if he didn’t allow them entry he would “kick his teeth in”....
Dutchin, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 6, 2013, ended June 17, 2014
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 23, 2012, plaintiff was on the sidewalk near her home at 272 Kosciuszko, Brooklyn, NY. Plaintiff was with a friend and several of his family members. The friend experienced an adverse physical reaction outside his home nearby. Friend's grandmother lead him in the house when Danese and Elliassen, drove by and approached the group. Officers were advised they were not needed and the friend would be taken by family to the ER. Defendants ignored requests to be left alone and radioed an ambulance. Upon arrival, EMS personnel grabbed friend against his will and tried to forcibly remove him. Friend pushed the EMS worker away which prompted defendants to radio for back-up. Fifty officers arrived, causing pand...