Named in 13 known lawsuits, $244,400 total settlements.
Mckoy, Natasha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502675/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 26, 2020
Mckoy, Natasha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523421/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 16, 2019
Williams, Sharon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04026,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 26, 2019, ended May 27, 2021
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 25th, 2017, around 6:00a.m., the Plaintiffs were present at 23 New Lots Avenue, 6E in Brooklyn, New York. Police officers then broke down the door to the apartment, scaring the Plaintiffs and placing them in handcuffs before searching and ransacking their apartments over the next hour, leading to serious damages. No contraband was found. Despite this, Plaintiffs were arrested by the officers and were transported to the 73rd Precinct in Brooklyn. The police stole cash, a money order, an iPhone, and jewelry from Plaintiffs' apartment. On the way to the precinct, Mariah Vargas (one of the Plaintiffs) complained that her handcuffs were too tight and were causing pain, but the officers did nothing. Plaint...
Taylor, Desiree, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05710,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 2, 2018, ended June 5, 2019
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2015, Detective Sophia Carson, Detective Edward Mejia, Detective Edward Chichotky, and P.O. Afzal Ali forcibly entered a building in which plaintiffs were present and forced them to get on the floor. Each of the plaintiffs were handcuffed and transported to the 77th Precinct. While plaintiffs were in custody, Detective Carson falsely reported to the District Attorney that plaintiffs had possessed illegal drugs. Further, when one of the plaintiffs advised Detective Chichotky that she was experiencing shortness of breath, plaintiff was denied proper medical assistance.
Reynolds, Lisa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02631,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 7, 2016, ended July 21, 2017
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers physically forced their way into a bar/club, handcuffed and searched Plaintiff, took her to a precinct, and gave her a DAT for ß 220.03, which the DA declined to prosecute.
Henry, Jarnale, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01791,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 27, 2016, ended May 19, 2017
$29,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff's Henry and Saunders were leaving Saunders apartment, when Henry noticed two individuals in dark clothing standing near their apartment. As Henry tried to renter Saunders home, defendant Bourne body slammed into t he door causing Henry to fall to the floor, Bourne then got onto of Henry and asked what they were selling. Defendant Ali went into the apartment and looked around. Nothing was found or recovered and neither plaintiff was formally arrested.
Poole, Darin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06033,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 13, 2016, ended December 20, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: NYPD officers on 4 different occasions busted down the door of a house at 413 Miller Ave, Brooklyn without documented permission and did damage to the house. P.O.s illegally entered the house, searched, and seized anything that was found. without a valid search warrant. Plaintiff was manhandled and had guns pointed at his face.
Hutchins, Jessica vs Dimitrakakis, Evagelos, et al.
Case # 15CV05900,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 19, 2015, ended June 29, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking down the street when approached by defendant. She was searched and arrested even though there was no evidence of any wrongdoing.
Hillard, Robert, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01011,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 6, 2015, ended August 5, 2016
$12,900 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into Plaintiff's apartment with guns drawn, tightly handcuffed and arrested the plaintiffs, brought them to the 73rd precinct, and filed false charges against them. All charges against the Plaintiffs were ACD'd
Bliss, Rishon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04247,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 21, 2014, ended February 9, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 21, 2014, Plaintiff had just left a Family Dollar store when Officer Thomas Wright grabbed him, threw him against the wall and kicked his legs to cause Plaintiff's legs to be spread apart. Officer Wright engaged in an impermissible search of Plaintiff's person, reaching into Plaintiff's pockets. He found no weapons or contraband, but did find money that Plaintiff had just retrieved from the bank. Officer Wright explained to Plaintiff that Plaintiff had drugs on him, although the officer did not find drugs. At the precinct, Plaintiff learned that only part of the money Office Wright had confiscated had been vouchered. Prosecutors declined to prosecute his case and Plaintiff was released without seeing a j...
Mattocks, Perry, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00636,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 5, 2014, ended November 8, 2014
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Officers, in plainclothes, entered Plaintiff's apartment when he opened the door. Officers pulled their guns and instructed plaintiffs to get on the floor. Then both plaintiffs were arrested and take to the 75th precinct, then Central Bookings Division of the Criminal Court, and then released without explanation. Officers made false allegations
Simmons et al. v. New York City
Case # 13CV01890,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Third Amended Complaint
Description: Armed defendant officers entered residence. Defendant officers physically assaulted plaintiffs and handcuffed them. Defendant officers claimed that plaintiffs' residence had a controlled substance. Plaintiffs were taken to the 75th precinct. One plaintiff was released from central booking without seeing a judge and another plaintiff had all charges against her dismissed.
Navedo v. The City of New York et al
Case # 517489/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings
Summons