Named in 5 known lawsuits, $206,500 total settlements.
Ganesh, Vidyartie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03528,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 5, 2020, ended December 16, 2022
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On April 27, 2019, plaintiff was seized and tortured by NYPD. Plaintiff then struggled with shortness of breath and chest pain and had to be hospitalized.
Ganesh, Vidyartie vs P.O. William Clemens, et al.
Case # 22CV02396,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 5, 2020
Jones, Curtis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03120,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 23, 2015, ended July 27, 2018
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 8, 2014, Curtis Jones was in his home when Officer William Clemens and Lieutenant David Golstein accused him of criminal trespassing. Jones provided them with documentation showing that he legally resided in the residence, but the officers arrested and imprisoned him without probable cause. The officers held Jones in custody for 50 hours, despite having the opportunity to find out that they recorded Jones' address incorrectly. On December 5th
and accused him of Criminal Trespassing. They falsely arrested, imprisoned, and detained him without probably cause. On December 5, 2014, all charges against Jones were favorably terminated.
Shepherd, Pauline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07226,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 11, 2014, ended April 17, 2015
$16,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2014, Plaintiff was operating her truck. She witnessed a car accident (but not involving her), and called the police. NYPD Officers William Clemens and others arrived at the scene, and despite Plaintiff cooperating and there being no indication that Plaintiff was involved in the accident, they asked Plaintiff to take a breathlyzer test. When Plaintiff refused, they placed her under arrest. Her truck was also seized.
Jones et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05230,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$145,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff's car was pulled over by defendant officers in an unmarked car. Plaintiffs were assaulted by the officers, choked, and tasered. Plaintiffs were taken to the hospital then falsely charged with unspecified charges that were eventually dismissed.