Named in 3 known lawsuits, $68,500 total settlements.
Kellman, Hasim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505399/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 19, 2019, ended May 19, 2020
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 13th, 2017, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the street when PO Robert Feller and PO "John Doe" arrived at the location in plain clothes attire. Plaintiff was stopped, searched and arrested. Plaintiff was not engaged in unlawful or suspicious activity. Plaintiff was nevertheless handcuffed and transported to the 76th precinct for processing. Plaintiff was searched again and then detained for several hours. PO's Feller and "John Doe" falsely and maliciously instigated the commencement of a criminal prosecution of Plaintiff. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed on July 31st, 2017.
Frederick, Bryant vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506326/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 26, 2018, ended June 20, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 29th, 2016, Plaintiff was lawfully present inside a private residence in Brooklyn. PO Robert Feller and PO "John Doe" of the NYPD entered the residence without a warrant and searched the apartment and the persons inside, including Plaintiff. At no time had Plaintiff committed a crime and the search did not unveil any drugs, paraphernalia, or evidence of a crime. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed and transported to the 76th Precinct where he was processed and then placed in a holding cell. Plaintiff was then transported to King's County Central Booking and placed in another holding cell. The King's County DA declined to prosecute and Plaintiff was released after 35 hours in cu...
Worley, Chad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506319/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 26, 2018, ended June 20, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 29, 2016, plaintiff was inside his apartment when defendant police officers forcibly entered without a warrant. Defendants unlawfully searched the apartment and the people present. Plaintiff was subsequently prosecuted based on false allegations. All charges were ultimately dismissed.