Stephen M. Dimassa

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.

Gjeshbitraj, Sehadi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150020/2017, Supreme Court - Richmond, January 20, 2017, ended December 15, 2020
$65,000 Settlement

Zamfir, Irina vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 16CV02669, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 27, 2016, ended August 19, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was the target of racial and ethnic discrimination, violent threats and statements defaming her character by the ex-wife of her fiancÈ. The ex-wife made fraudulent reports with the 122 Pct., where her cousin, Defendant Officer Weisberg, is stationed. Officers then called and told Plaintiff to come in and when Plaintiff surrendered to the 122nd Precinct she was issued a DAT for 240.26 and 240.30, which were later dismissed.

Baxter, Rasheen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01027, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 13, 2015, ended May 16, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers, without identifying themselves, aggressively jumped out of their vehicle towards Plaintiff and out of fear he rode away on his bike. A second vehicle approached Plaintiff and when he saw that they were police he dismounted and raised his hands. Officers then assaulted Plaintiff, took him to the 120th precinct, denied him medical attention, strip-searched him, and charged him with 195.05, 205.30, TAX 1814(b, and TAX 1814(h), which was later dismissed.