James A. Mahoney

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $76,000 total settlements.

Del Valle, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02417, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 21, 2015, ended March 29, 2016
$37,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant stopped and questioned Plaintiff while he was visiting his friend at their residence and when Plaintiff asked why he was being hassled he was assaulted by two un-uniformed officers and two uniformed officers. Plaintiff brought to 72nd precinct and charged with ß 140.10A Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, ß 221.05 Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, ß205.30 Resisting Arrest, ß 140.05 Criminal Trespass in the 4th Degree, andß 140.15, Criminal Trespass in the 2nd Degree, all later dismissed

Toro, Delmar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303989/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2014
Complaint
Description: On May 7, 2013, Plaintiffs Toro and Martinez were walking along 204th Street when they were assaulted and battered by PO Mahoney, PO Steven Delatorre, and PO Thomas Woods without legal justification. Plaintiffs were falsely arrested and subjected to a malicious prosecution based in part on false PO testimony. All charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed on or about May 8, 2013. Plaintiffs suffered personal injuries, violation of rights, emotional distress, anguish, anxiety, fear, humiliation, loss of freedom, and reputational damages as a result of this incident.

Andreassen, Frank, et Al vs Detective Mccarthy, et al.
Case # 12CV03751, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 31, 2012, ended March 8, 2013
$9,000 Settlement

Gonzalez-Jonathan, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02657, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 5, 2012, ended March 11, 2013
$30,000 Settlement

Bender, Sherry vs Lieutenant Corcoran, Robert, et al.
Case # 09CV08880, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 13, 2009, ended September 30, 2013
Zero Disposition