Erin Barnes

Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $240,651 total settlements.

Gonzales, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01215, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 7, 2017, ended September 22, 2017
$35,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 25, 2014, Plaintiff was approached, assaulted, and physically injured by POs Morales, Barnes, Ohara, and John Does. He suffered multiple injuries including a fractured nose. PO Barnes and other POs misrepresented facts in the police report and other documents to justify the unwarranted assault and unlawful arrest of Plaintiff.

Rucker, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00517, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 26, 2016, ended October 4, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: On June 17, 2012 at approximately 7:30 p.m., plaintiff, who was then fourteen years old, was a lawful pedestrian on East Broadway, near Essex Street, when defendant officers approached him, made rude comments about his weight, then arrested him for talking back. Plaintiff was held handcuffed for a bit until being released with no charges. 2nd incident: On July 5, 2012 at approximately 7:30 p.m., plaintiff, was a lawful pedestrian on Madison Street, near East Broadway, when Defendant officers approached hum, assaulted him, arrested him, took him to the 13th Precinct, and then released him later without being charged.

Barber, Esteban vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161727/2015, Supreme Court - New York, November 3, 2015, ended September 28, 2017
$20,000 Settlement

Vargas, Roberto vs P.O. Lizardo, Jose, et al.
Case # 14CV07410, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 15, 2014, ended February 4, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was arrested twice. The first time plaintiff was walking towards his motorcycle when defendant officers approached him and demanded a driver's license. Because he was not driving his motorcycle, he did not have one and he was brought to the 32nd precinct and charged for driving without a license. The second time plaintiff was driving a vehicle on the street when defendant officers pulled him over. They unlawfully searched plaintiff and found candy. Plaintiff was then charged with possession cracked cocaine. Defendant officers also refused to give plaintiff medical treatment for his asthma attacks. All charges were dismissed.

Sullivan, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155165/2014, Supreme Court - New York, May 28, 2014, ended September 3, 2014
$15,000 Settlement

Lyons, Aisha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04625, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 16, 2013, ended December 13, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers entered the Plaintiff's home with guns drawn. They arrested the Plaintiff and sent her to the 42nd Precinct. Plaintiff was detained at the precinct for fours hours until she was given a desk appearance ticket. When the Plaintiff arrived in court, the District Attorney declined to Prosecute.

Rogers v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04015, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$150 Settlement
Stipulation

Natera et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV01299, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$90,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff 1 was walking on the street when defendant officers approached him. Having previously arrested plaintiff three times for possession of marijuana, defendant officers falsely accused plaintiff 1 of having possession of marijuana this time when plaintiff 1 had no drugs. Plaintiff 1 was then assaulted and was hospitalized for his injuries. Plaintiff 2 came to the hospital to see plaintiff 1 where plaintiff 2 was also assaulted by the defendant officers. Plaintiff 1 was charged with possession of marijuana, tampering evidence, and others and all charges were dismissed later.