Named in 12 known lawsuits, $286,853 total settlements.
John, Seedoulph, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507130/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 12, 2017, ended February 28, 2019
$87,500 Settlement
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...
Johnson, Reginald, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07173,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 9, 2014, ended June 22, 2016
$7,501 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers (without a warrant) kicked down apartment door, entered guns drawn, and arrested Plaintiffs. Officers took plaintiffs to the 75th Precinct and threatened to charge them with Narcotics Possession. Officers forced a false confession but charges were eventually dismissed due to their large history of misconduct.
Shepherd, Rayvon vs Det. Mayer, Robert, et al.
Case # 13CV06142,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2013
Complaint
Myrick, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02544,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2013, ended December 11, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff arrested and charged with PL 170.30 "Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument" after defendant officers stopped his car. Plaintiff was forcibly removed from car and brought to 75th precinct because officers said they recognized him in the neighborhood. Charges were dismissed.
Blount v. City Of New York et al
Case # 11CV00124,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Judgment
Bryant v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV06055,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Jimenez-Jenkins v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00002,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: The manager of a storage facility allegedly found two firearms and ammunition in Plaintiff's husbands name and told police. Officer then illegally searched plaintiff's home for two hours, arrested her, and took her to the 75th precinct, where she was released 24 hrs later because the DA declined to prosecute.
Mitchell v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00294,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,501 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was approached on the street while helping his father-in-law move out. Officers unlawfully and without reason searched his bag, found a long bladed knife, and charged plaintiff with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree, which DA declined to prosecute. Officers confiscated knife and $60 which were never vouchered or returned.
Gomez v. Mayer et al
Case # 12CV05620,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$350 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
John et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 512303/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings
Summons/Complaint
Description: defendant officers were executing a search warrant at an adjacent premises and decided to extend their search to the garage of the subject premises. Officers arrested plaintiffs before searching the garage and when one Plaintiff asked to see a warrant, officers assaulted him and searched the garage, recovering a lawfully registered firearm. Plaintiffs were brought to the 75th precinct and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third & Fourth Degree; Criminal Possession of a Firearm; Possession of a Pistol Ammunition; and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Charges against all Plaintiffs were later dismissed.
Walker et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 007761/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings
$60,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint