Named in 8 known lawsuits, $290,500 total settlements.
Greene, Shannon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520527/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 3, 2023
Purcell, Roxanne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03979,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 19, 2018
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2015, the US marshal, NYPD, and FDNY kicked down the plaintiff's son's apartment door, detonated smoke bombs, fatally shot the plaintiff's son, and took pictures of his body. US marshal and NYPD negotiation teams flew the plaintiff to New York City from Delaware to assist in negotiations with her son. They left the plaintiff and her grandson stranded in New York City.
Thomas, Dillon, et al. vs P.O. Dash, Latasha, et al.
Case # 15CV03140,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 14, 2016, ended December 14, 2016
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer John Does entered Plaintiff's residence with guns drawn, assaulted Plaintiffs, arrested them, and charged them with multiple felonies. Defendant Officer Dash failed to disclose exculpatory evidence that resulted in all charges being dismissed.
Faltine, Kiama, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03263,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 2, 2014, ended March 16, 2015
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 14, 2012, Plaintiffs were resided within the subject premises with their mother and one plaintiff's two infant sons when officers attempted to unlawfully enter the premises. These officers include Joseph Hayward, William Schumacher, Jose Alvarez, Mckiver, and others. They attempted to lure Plaintiffs to open the door so that they could conduct a warrantless search by forcing a third party knock on Plaintiffs' door, asking for Plaintiffs' mother. Once refused entry, the officers began to bang and pound loudly on the door, causing the mother and the infants distress. The officers then informed the mother that they would call the emergency medical services to enter into the premises so that she ...
Allen, Unique, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03204,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2014, ended December 10, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about March 27, 2014, the two Plaintiffs were at one of the Plaintiff’s cousin’s house when several police officers rushed into the premises with guns drawn and flashlights, screaming and instructing everyone to freeze. Officers immediately grabbed one of the Plaintiffs, banged his head against a wall, and then threw him to the floor. One of the officers thereafter placed one of his feet on the head of Plaintiff, applying excessive and unnecessary pressure to his head with an intent to injure him. That Plaintiff was subsequently thrown on a bed, where he, including his private parts, were searched in full view of other officers. Meanwhile, the other Plaintiff was grabbed off the chair where he was sitting...
Slade, Melissa, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02285,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2014, ended October 10, 2014
$23,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 23, 2013, Plaintiffs, who are all related, were staying over at one plaintiff's residence after a family get together. After their neighbor had a verbal altercation with one of the plaintiffs, officers arrived outside of the building. These officers include Wayne S. Forde, Robert Schierenbeck, Michael Raimo, Timothy Fox, Vincent Salerno, Robert Aasheim, William Stevens, and Patrick Graney. The officers kicked and banged on Plaintiffs' door, and threatened to break down the door. A Plaintiff opened the door to see what the officers wanted, and was pointed by a gun, grabbed, and handcuffed. The officers entered the apartment without a search warrant. During the intrusion, the officers pointed guns at...
Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2013 NYPD Officers unlawfully broke down the door to Plaintiffs' apartment and falsely accused Plaintiffs of possessing an unlicensed firearm. Plaintiff Michelle Bell was handcuffed in the apartment for approximately 3 hours. Plaintiff Joshua Bell-Simon was thrown to the ground where officers pointed rifles at him and one pinned him to the ground with foot. He was arrested at the apartment and transported to the 73rd precinct. After approximately 24 hours in custody, he was released with no charges filed against him. Plaintiff Larvelle Bell was escorted at gun-point to a room where he was kicked to the ground. Larvelle witnessed officers destroying property in the apartment before he was unlawfully ...
Reese v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV03272,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was about to proceed through the turnstile at a subway station to go meet his wife when Defendant Officers stopped him and said he fit the description of a robber. Officers then assaulted him, tightly handcuffed him, took him to the 75th Precinct, and attempted to file charges against him, which the DA declined to prosecute.