Named in 8 known lawsuits, $154,001 total settlements.
Elliot, Eolia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026779/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 2, 2017, ended August 21, 2018
$1,000 Settlement
Valentin, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151033/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, February 10, 2016
Fernandez, Miguel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08073,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 2, 2014, ended November 20, 2015
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 9, 2013, Plaintiff went to buy cigarettes and returned home to his mother and sister (also Plaintiffs) who had remained in their apartment all night. Fifteen minutes after Plaintiff returned from the convenience store Defendant Officers broke down the door to the families apartment. Approximately fifteen Officers entered with their guns drawn pointing at one of the Plaintiffs on his bed. A defendant then threw Plaintiff face down on his bed, handcuffed him and violently slammed a shield he was holding into his back. Defendants then took Plaintiff to the bathroom and strip searched him, nothing was found. Then Defendants asked Plaintiff where the guns and drugs were, and proceeded to tear apart the apart...
Calderon, Miguelina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01082,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 21, 2014, ended September 22, 2016
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On August 27, 2013, the Plaintiff was falsely arrested from inside her apartment on a mistaken identity warrant. She was detained against her will and the apartment searched. Eventually she was released from custody.
Bennett, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05558,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 9, 2013, ended January 17, 2014
$29,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present in front of a bodega. Plaintiff was suddenly accosted by the NYPD members, including Defendants DET. ALEXANDER SOSA, P.O. KEVIN STEWART, and UNDERCOVER C0106, LT. JUSTIN HOFFMAN, DET. NELSON PABONE, DET. DARREL O’NEILL. Defendants handcuffed Plaintiff and placed him under arrest on drug charges probable cause. Defendants transported Plaintiff to the 25th Precinct and to Manhattan Central Booking. At Plaintiff’s arraignment, bail was set because of Defendants’ false statements. Plaintiff could not make bail and, therefore, remained in custody for approximately forty-eight hours. Defendants initiated criminal proceedings against Plaintiff without probable cause....
Mendoza, Paola vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154857/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, May 28, 2013, ended December 17, 2015
$6,000 Settlement
Estevez, Matthew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01807,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 10, 2013, ended November 13, 2013
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 16, 2012, Plaintiff was in his apartment sleeping with his girlfriend when NYPD officers broke through the front door in riot gear with guns drawn. The officers had apparently just executed a search warrant on the floor above them and were now illegally searching the Plaintiff’s apartment. The officers conducted an illegal search of Plaintiff, who was wearing only underwear, and confiscated an amount of cash that was never returned. Despite finding no contraband, Plaintiff was arrested and taken to a precinct, where he was strip searched. Defendant Officers filed false statements that accused Plaintiff of numerous drug offenses including possession and intent to distribute, though no narcotics we...
Habersham, Era, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV09143,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 31, 2013, ended October 25, 2013
$38,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or around March 6, 2012, the police raided Plaintift’s apartment without a warrant. The officers ran into each room, kicking in the doors with their guns out, screaming “hands.” Plaintiff Era Habersham was handcuffed. After this, the police began cuffing his daughter and sons. The officers then put Plaintiffs in a van and drove to the 30th Precinct. The officer placed two sons in a cell and handcuffed Plaintiff Era Habersham and his daughter to chairs. They were all then taken to 100 Centre Street. The Officers then took the sons and daughter. Plaintiff Era Habersham was taken to Bellevue Hospital because of his diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. After Mr. Habersham returned to Central Booking, the District ...