Thomas F. Decker

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.

Presley, Herbie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 700815/2014, Supreme Court - Queens, May 28, 2014, ended August 9, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 16, 2011, Plaintiff was lawfully sleeping inside of his home when Defendant NYPD officers unlawfully entered Plaintiff's apartment. Upon unlawfully entering the apartment, the officers pointed guns at Plaintiff and his family and yelled at them to get onto the floor. The officers proceeded to handcuff Plaintiff and his family. At no time were any offending objects found on Plaintiff or in his apartment. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was arrested without legal justification or probable cause. On February 18, 2011, Plaintiff was released from custody without being charged because the DA's office declined to prosecute Plaintiff.

Ruiz, Victor, Alcantara, Maria and Flores, Argelia By Mng Alcantara, Maria vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030713/2008, Supreme Court - Queens, April 22, 2009, ended March 26, 2015
Administrative Closing