Named in 15 known lawsuits, $296,000 total settlements.
Thomas, Tarsha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02569,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2015, ended October 26, 2015
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were at their apartment when defendant officers entered, strip-searched them, arrested them, and took them to the 90th Precinct. One plaintiff who was pregnant was denied medical attention and excessive force was used against her. Plaintiff 1 was charged with 220.03 and 260.10(1) which were ACD'd. Plaintiff 2 was charged with 220.03 and 221.05, which were ACD'd. Plaintiff 3 was charged with 220.03, AC 10-131.13, and 221.05, which were ACD'd. Plaintiff 4 was charged with 220.03 and 221.05, which she pled guilty to.
Foster, Tammy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04602,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 14, 2014, ended July 1, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2013, plaintiff was asleep at her home when officers broke in, charged into her room with guns draw, and arrested the plaintiff. Plaintiff was unnecessarily grabbed, placed in tight handcuffs and forced to change with the bathroom door open while male officers were present.
Plaintiff was then taken to the police car, where she was questioned before being taken to the precinct and then to central booking, where plaintiff was subject to filthy and inhumane conditions. Officers then told the DA falsely that plaintiff had committed a crime, so the DA decided to prosecute plaintiff. Plaintiff was held overnight before being released, and the DA later dismissed the case.
Johnson, Dwayne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03313,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 9, 2014, ended June 21, 2015
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Young, Annette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00055,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2014, ended September 17, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 11, 2013, defendant officers arrested plaintiff without cause. Prior to her arrest, plaintiff had just stepped out of her home and was heading to a nearby corner store when the defendants suddenly ran up to her. The defendants directed the plaintiff to submit herself to an illegal search, with defendants pushing, shoving and grabbing her. Even though the search did not yield anything illegal, defendants nonetheless tightly handcuffed plaintiff and refused all of her requests to loosen the cuffs. Defendants then placed plaintiff in the back of the police vehicle where she was detained for hours as defendants drove from one place to another. Plaintiff requested medical attention and defendants denied h...
Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01973,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01972,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Letter of Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Brewster v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Bryant et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05147,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$47,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Nesfield v. The City of New York
Case # 11CV06342,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$4,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Clark et al. v. City of New York et al.
Case # 12CV00243,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$120,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers gained forcible entry into the residence of the plaintiffs. A defendant officer in a face mask assaulted plaintiff 1, who was 75 at the time, and plaintiff 2. All Plaintiffs were handcuffed within the premises of Kingsborough Walk. Defendant officers then searched the subject premises. Plaintiffs 1, 2, & 3 were brought to 77th Precinct. The DA ultimately declined to prosecute the charges brought against them. In a separate incident, on 7/13/2011, Plaintiff 4 was arrested at the 77th Precinct, after reporting thereunder claims he was wanted. Threatened by defendant officers, he turned himself in after being told that if he did not, his family would remain imprisoned. The DA later declined to ...
Croney v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00251,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Booker v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Cornwell v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00255,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Deleon v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Lopez v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV01408,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$24,000 Settlement
12-cv-01408-DAB stip.pdf,
12-cv-01408-DAB.pdf