Daniel J. Campbell

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $148,000 total settlements.

M., A O/b/o Her Minor Son, S., T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV10630, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 17, 2020, ended May 25, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 1, 2020, plaintiff (a minor) was illegally stopped and searched by police officers Richard McKnight (Shield No. 7955), Edmundo Rivera (Shiled No. 696), Brian Mahon (Shield No. 26892), and Daniel Campbell. The officers were in plainclothes and in an unmarked SUV when they approached plaintiff on the street, got out of the vehicle, and searched plaintiff's body, clothes, and fanny pack. They made comments suggesting plaintiff, an African American child, "looked like" he would have crack cocaine or carry a gun. They left and did not provide Right to Know card to Plaintiff.

Gonzalez, William, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV07488, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 11, 2018, ended September 17, 2019
$93,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The first incident occurred when a NYPD patrol car was shot with a BB gun. Four people who were seen on surveillance camera were later taken into custody for this incident. Later the same day, Plaintiffs were walking on the street when they were approached by a police vehicle and told to stop what they were doing. All three Plaintiffs were then arrested and taken to the 52nd precinct. One of the Plaintiffs was charged with possession of marijuana, but was later released with a Desk Appearance Ticket and eventually all charges were dismissed. The charges against the second Plaintiff were dismissed at arraignment. The third Plaintiff was charged with possession of noxious material and two counts of disorderly con...

Bussey, Dasean, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02684, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 6, 2013, ended October 2, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 1, 2013, at approximately 11:15 p.m., Plaintiffs were walking on Graham Avenue near Moore Street in Brooklyn, New York when multiple NYPD Officers, including Defendants Mathew, Campbell, and Garcia, assaulted and arrested the Plaintiffs with excessive force. Plaintiffs were transported to the 90th Precinct where they were each issued a desk appearance for Disorderly Conduct and released on their own recognizance. As a result of the force used by the Defendants, Plaintiff Bussey suffered injuries including a fractured nose and Plaintiff Thomas suffered injuries including a concussion. Plaintiffs were treated for their injuries at Woodhull Hospital. All charges against the Plaintiffs were dismissed on...

Gordon v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06365, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer pulled over Plaintiff's car that had 3 other passengers in it, ordered everyone out, and searched it. Officers allegedly found heroin in one of the passengers clothes and then arrested everyone from the car. Officers falsely told the DA the heroin was in plain view in the car. Plaintiff's charges were eventually dismissed.