Named in 9 known lawsuits, $98,900 total settlements.
Short, Latik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 519260/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 12, 2018, ended October 1, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 16, 2016, plaintiff was in a store when he was arrested without probable cause. Plaintiff was subsequently falsely accused of being involved in a narcotics transaction in the store. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed.
Gowins, Grace vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01830,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 29, 2018, ended October 24, 2018
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defending Officers stopped and searched Plaintiff on the street without findings before handcuffing and arresting her.
Thomas, Benjamin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 519595/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 13, 2017
Wilson, Jimmy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06326,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 20, 2015, ended August 31, 2016
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer approached Plaintiff and his friends who were sitting in front of a corner store, searched him, took money that wasn't vouchered, tightly handcuffed him, and took him to the 81st Precinct. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and falsely charged with 220.39(1) Criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree. The DA declined to prosecute Plaintiff after their own investigation.
Lopez, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06115,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2015, ended April 21, 2016
$3,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers executed a search warrant at Plaintiff's apartment and although no contraband was found they arrested him, took him to the 90th pct., and charged him with 220.03, which was dismissed. Plaintiff prescription meds were destroyed.
Houston, Arthur vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04993,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 29, 2015, ended September 6, 2016
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered residence and arrested Plaintiff and damaged or destroyed property. Plaintiff was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Pistol Ammunition and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana which were later dismissed.
Small, Mickeal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04620,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 12, 2014, ended December 1, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 19, 2014, plaintiff was lawfully walking on Halsey Street in Brooklyn, NY, when he was subject to an unlawful stop by defendants Lodico and Ramirez. Plaintiff was handcuffed, searched, arrested, and taken to the 83rd precinct where he was strip-searched. After going to Central Booking, plaintiff was held in a cell for about 15 hours before being released without being taken to court or before a judge. Plaintiff was charged with two felonies.
Stephens v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV01825,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$36,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Second Amended Complaint
Hillard et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01011,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$12,900 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into Plaintiff's apartment with guns drawn, tightly handcuffed and arrested the plaintiffs, brought them to the 73rd precinct, and filed false charges against them. All charges against the Plaintiffs were ACD'd