Philip W. Tantillo

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $267,500 total settlements.

Remy, Syndie, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV06189, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2020, ended October 24, 2024
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 23, 2020 at approximately 6:45 NYPD Officers unlawfully executed a "no knock" warrant on Plaintiffs' home, conducted an illegal and humiliating search of Plaintiffs, used excessive force to arrest Plaintiffs without probable cause. On January 22, 2020 Judge Calabrese issued a no knock warrant solely on Officer Tantillo's report that a confidential informant had observed an individual having guns and ammunition in Plaintiffs' home in Brooklyn. Defendant Officers broke down the door of Plaintiffs' home where they were with their two infant children. Defendants pointed guns at Plaintiff Remy, assaulted and her causing her to fall to the floor of her home, subjected her to an unreasonable search causing...

Adams, Derrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508093/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, September 15, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 1, 2017, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Mr. Adams was standing outside a friend's apartment in Brooklyn, New York, when police officers approached and arrested him for multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and attempted assault. Mr. Adams denied the charges. The police alleged his involvement in a shooting but had no solid evidence, instead attempting to coerce a confession by falsely claiming to have an eyewitness and video surveillance. No gun residue or weapon was found on Mr. Adams, who had no knowledge of the incident. After spending a month in jail and losing his job, he attended court appearances over 1.5 years. On March 1, 2019, a jury acquitted Mr. Adams of all charges.

White, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516799/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, August 20, 2018, ended June 2, 2022
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 31, 2017, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Defendant officers Tantillo and Cahill for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm. The Plaintiff did not possess a firearm at either the time or location of the false arrest. Plaintiff was then taken to the precinct, then Riker's Island, then by the Metropolitan Correctional Center. All of the firearm charges were dropped.

Harry v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05871, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Defendant officer approached plaintiff after he had thrown something away, assaulted him, then charged him with littering and resisting arrest, which were ACD'd at arraignments.