Named in 2 known lawsuits, $32,000 total settlements.
Daniels, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV02284,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2021, ended January 4, 2022
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2019, Plaintiff was speaking to his cousin while on the sidewalk in Kings County, New York. NYPD Officers Joseph, Arias, and Lt. Daverin tackled Plaintiff forcefully from behind into a gate, causing Plaintiff to hit his head on the gate. Plaintiff sustained cuts on his neck, arms, and back. The officers were not in uniform, did not announce themselves as law enforcement, and did not display their badges. Plaintiff asked why he was tackled; the officer replied “shut the fuck up and turn around.” Plaintiff was then referred to with racial slurs. Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 24 hours. His case was dismissed November 13, 2019.
Panev, Anguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501918/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 31, 2018, ended May 21, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 12, 2017, plaintiff became the victim of a crime in his dental clinic and the police was called. Instead of helping, defendant police officers arrested plaintiff in front of everyone present. He was held at the precinct for 3.5 hours before being released. All charges were eventually dismissed.