Named in 3 known lawsuits, $50,850 total settlements.
Sylla, Cellou, vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01551,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 11, 2014, ended January 12, 2015
$8,350 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On March 10, 2013, Plaintiff picked up Defendant Hannah Forbes in his taxi at 4:30 am from a club and took her to the requested address. Upon arrival Defendant Forbes asked to be taken to a different address, and then another address. Plaintiff informed Defendant Forbes that his shift was ending, he needed to return the cab or be penalized, and that he could drop her at a safe place or a nearby police precinct. Defendant Forbes became upset and began to strike the Plaintiff with her heels, breaking the glass. She then exited the taxi and ran. Plaintiff called 911, advised them of what happened, and waited for the police to arrive. The police were able to locate Defendant Forbes, and after identifying her ...
Sulaiman, Abdul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 154259/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, May 15, 2013, ended October 11, 2013
$12,500 Settlement
Enoe et al v. City Of New York et al
Case # 15CV05747,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in the car when defendant officers stopped them. Defendant officers suspected that their license was stolen from Michigan but plaintiffs have been driving the car with the original plate for more than 10 years. Plaintiffs were tightly handcuffed and plaintiff 2 was threatened at a gun point. Plaintiff was charged with hanging a flag near the rearview mirror and the charge was dismissed later.