Reginald A. Smith

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.

Casiano, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159489/2022, Supreme Court - New York, December 7, 2022

Williams, Dylan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV04050, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 29, 2021
Complaint
Description: On April 20, 2020, Plaintiff was walking when he witnessed a number of plainclothes officers exit their vehicles and approach another individual on the street. Plaintiff attempted to leave the area but was pursued by Defendant PO John Doe 1, who then struck Plaintiff in the left ankle with his unmarked police vehicle, causing Plaintiff to fall onto the sidewalk. Plaintiff stood up, and PO Doe exited the vehicle and pointed his gun at him, ordering him not to run before tackling him to the sidewalk. Other Defendant officers pressed their knees on Plaintiff's neck & back as he was handcuffed, and Plaintiff repeatedly informed them that he could not breathe. These complaints were ignored and Plaintiff soon lost co...

Wilson, Henry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09862, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 31, 2014, ended June 5, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2012, Henry Wilson was forcibly thrown to the ground, pepper-sprayed, and handcuffed by NYPD officers including P.O. Eric Salisbury, P.O. Reginald Smith, and Sgt. Scott Burton without lawful reason in Bronx, NY. He suffered physical injuries and was falsely charged with Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and Disorderly Conduct. These charges were later found to be unsupported by law and dismissed.