Named in 5 known lawsuits, $140,501 total settlements.
Henderson, Mitchell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02586,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 2, 2014, ended October 20, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 13, 2011, Plaintiff was walking in the vicinity of 130th Street and Park Avenue in NY, NY. After speaking with a woman, Plaintiff walked away and turned a corner. A van stopped near the Plaintiff and defendants Abreu and Taveras exited the vehicle and approached the Plaintiff. Abreu struck Plaintiff three times on the back of the Plaintiff’s calves with a small metal baton. Plaintiff was forced to the ground and told he was resisting arrest. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct at 119th Street. Plaintiff was transported to Central Booking where he was subjected to another physical search of his person, then arraigned at the Criminal Court where defendant Taveras falsely accused Plaintiff of two charges. C...
Colon, Javar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06435,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 16, 2013, ended December 12, 2014
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Pearson, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06868,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 27, 2013, ended January 31, 2014
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Doorman opened the apartment door for residents and plainclothes detective went in building with them. Det Cesear yelled at residents (black males) waiting for the elevator to get on the ground. Det. Cardona and Talavera arrived and arrested plaintiff on Possession of Marijuana stating he had thrown it on the ground. Plaintiff was taken to 25th precinct, given a DAT for 221.10(1) and 221.05 which were eventually dismissed.
Reape, Asia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02601,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 30, 2013, ended October 30, 2013
$24,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 1, 2012, at approximately 5:30am, Plaintiffs were asleep in their apartment when NYPD Detectives MARTIN CAMPOS and JOHN TALAVERA, assisted by ten unidentified NYPD officers, forcibly entered the apartment brandishing their guns and then seized, detained, and assaulted the Plaintiffs. Plaintiff ALEX TILLIE, who is blind, hearing impaired and diabetic, was recovering from the recent amputation of his toe. Defendants repeatedly and intentionally stepped on Tillie's wounded foot causing him great pain. Defendants did not display a warrant, recovered no contraband of any kind, and there were no exigent circumstances that would permit defendants to enter without consent. Plaintiffs were not engaged in any s...
Reyes v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07084,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$65,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plainclothes officer stopped Plaintiff, did not identify himself, and asked him what he had in his pocket. Officer and Plaintiff, thinking he was being mugged, fell to the ground struggling until he was placed under arrest and taken to the 25th precinct. Plaintiff was strip-searched and assaulted by 5-6 officers resulting in 3 fractured ribs, a dislocated elbow, nerve damage to wrist, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and contusions. Charged with 215.40 (tampering with evidence), 120.05(3) (assault in the 2nd degree), 205.30 (resisting arrest), and 220.03 (crim. Poss. Of a controlled substance). Plaintiff PG to 220.03