Named in 4 known lawsuits, $27,500 total settlements.
James, Malik vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 814402/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 20, 2023, ended March 6, 2025
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 10, 2020, at approximately 11:00 p.m., in the vicinity of 2045 Story Avenue, Bronx, New York, where Plaintiff was lawfully present with his companion on the sidewalk waiting for cab, Defendant PO Andrew Ruiz and others approached plaintiff without probable cause, reasonable suspicion, valid search or arrest warrant, or any legal justification approached the plaintiff and unlawfully stopped, detained him. As a result, Plaintiff was caused to fear for his life and attempted to flee the vicinity of this complained-of-incident when PO Defendant Ruiz and others illegally approached him and physically battered and assaulted his person by tackling Plaintiff to the ground, causing Plaintiff to suffer substa...
Deleon, Andrew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV08796,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 29, 2020, ended February 16, 2023
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 22, 2017, the plaintiff was arrested for playing loud music at a prayer meeting post a funeral. Plaintiff was arrested, sustained injuries, and taken to precinct and then to the hospital. After 24 hrs in custody, the case was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
White, Cleveland vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029121/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 20, 2018
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2017, Cleveland White was stopped by Officer Hossain while driving near E. Fordham Road in the Bronx. Officer Hossain initially indicated that White would receive a ticket but left without issuing any. About thirty minutes later, seven unidentified officers arrived at White's residence, alleging that he had assaulted an officer, which he denied. White was subsequently detained, arrested, and subjected to a search without apparent cause. He was held for nearly 24 hours before release. White claims this arrest led to further parole violations, causing ongoing damages, and he alleges excessive force, false arrest, and violations of his constitutional rights by the NYPD and the City of New York.
Marlin, Denise vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05573,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 26, 2018, ended March 12, 2021
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was issued an order of protection by another resident of her building after an altercation. Plaintiff reached out to 52nd precinct about the resident violating the order of protection at the same time as he called the police. Defendant Officers arrested plaintiff, took her to the 52nd precinct. The DA declined to prosecute.