Named in 4 known lawsuits, $82,500 total settlements.
Harrison, Benjamin, et Al vs City of New York
Case # 22CV04169,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 2, 2022
Grant, Antuan vs Callagy, Eric, et al.
Case # 15CV03157,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 2, 2015, ended April 12, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff on the street, stopped and frisked him, handcuffed him, assaulted him, sprayed with Mace and then taken to the 103rd Precinct, where he was strip-searched. Plaintiff was charged with attempted robbery in the first and second degree, assault in the second and third degrees, and resisting arrest, which a grand jury voted no true bill.
Ramos, Enrique vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01081,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 17, 2015, ended November 21, 2016
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, plaintiff was the victim of an illegal search and seizure conducted at his home. The officers claimed that force was used because plaintiff was resisting arrest, but this was not corroborated by anyone present. Plaintiff was also assaulted by the officers, and sustained multiple injuries including bruised eyes, teeth knocked out, bruised lips and face, and other severe trauma.
Garcia, Courtney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06645,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2014, ended September 18, 2015
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m., plaintiff was lawfully riding his bicycle in Queens, New York, when he was suddenly approached head-on by a police car. To avoid collision, plaintiff swerved onto the sidewalk, only to be blocked by two more police cars. Defendant officers, including Vila and Srour, rushed toward him with guns drawn, forced him to the ground, and demanded to know "Where is the gun?" and "Why are you running?". Despite plaintiff's compliance, the officers kicked him and hit him with their gun butts. They then took him to the 103rd Precinct station house, where he was bleeding from his face and eye. Defendant Vila issued plaintiff a Desk Appearance Ticket for marijuana possession, w...