Named in 6 known lawsuits, $97,001 total settlements.
Smith, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 705977/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 11, 2020
Carter, Dashawn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504638/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 24, 2015, ended September 18, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Baines, Ramsey vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01472,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 23, 2015, ended February 3, 2016
$12,501 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff stopped to say hello to a friend when two undercover police officers jumped out of their car, grabbed the friend, and put him in handcuffs. Plaintiff tried to record with his phone and once he was walking away was grabbed by an officer, assaulted, and arrested. Plaintiff was strip searched and called a monkey. False charges were levied against him which were ACD'd
Leigh, Glenn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013509/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 22, 2014
Settlement
Marks, Terrel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02125,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended October 13, 2014
$24,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 1, 2011, PO Jonathan Thomas, and POs John Doe 1-3 (the names John Doe being fictitious as the true names were unknown at the time of the complaint) approached Plaintiff and, with no legal basis, immediately put him in handcuffs. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct and was held for approximately sixty hours before being presented before a judicial officer, who ordered Plaintiff released on his own recognizance. In connection with Plaintiff’s arrest, the officers filled out false and/or misleading police reports and forwarded them to prosecutors at the DA’s Office. As a result of the officers conduct, Plaintiff was charged with several crimes, including gang assault and robbery. Thereaf...
Littles v. The City of New York et al
Case # 14CV05002,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Complaint