Named in 4 known lawsuits, $67,000 total settlements.
Colon, Edwin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05470,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2017, ended July 16, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrived at 794 Flushing Ave and screamed, with profanity, to be let into the building. The officers eventually broke into the building and rushed up the stairs towards the Plaintiffs' apartment. Three of the Plaintiffs were handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle, while the fourth was struck by the officers and not allowed to return to her home. A warrant-less search of the home was conducted and no illegal substances were discovered. Eventually, all four Plaintiffs were taken to the precinct and placed in holding cells. They were all charged with OGA and all of the cases were dismissed.
Jackson, Elliot vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512033/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 8, 2015
Pabon, Ruben, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04550,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 9, 2015, ended January 27, 2017
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1 was walking on the street when he heard shooting and then he saw a group of people started running. Scared, plaintiff 1 ran with the people and was then caught and arrested by the police. Plaintiff 2 was walking on the street when he heard shooting and saw a group of people running. Plaintiff was arrested by the police and questioning him about the shooting. Both plaintiffs were strip-searched at the precinct but recovered no contraband. DA refused to prosecute both cases.
Elliot JACKSON v. City of New York et al
Case # 512033/2015,
Supreme Court - New York
Complaint