Named in 9 known lawsuits, $321,768 total settlements.
Hillman, Sherwin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510123/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2019, ended June 21, 2023
$45,000 Settlement
Ainsley, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00165,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 22, 2018, ended August 24, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers banged on the front and back doors of a barber shop and then entered with guns drawn and pulled the Plaintiff to the ground and stepped on his back. Plaintiff was searched and then transported to the precinct and questioned about "who had the gun" and was falsely accused of tossing a weapon and marijuana. Bail was set and the Plaintiff was sent to Rikers Island where charges were later dismissed.
Benbow, James vs P.O. Feely, Brian, et al.
Case # 17CV06457,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 20, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was physically assaulted, battered, and shot in the back two times by Defendant Officers without just cause or provocation. Plaintiff was taken in for immediate surgery for removal of bullets and was arrested without probable cause, wrongfully detained.
Kenton, Marland, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511248/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 19, 2017
Settlement
Kenton, Marland, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 0511248/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 19, 2017, ended January 12, 2021
$168,000 Settlement
Bracey, Bryan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02340,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 28, 2015, ended October 10, 2017
$34,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcefully entered Plaintiffs apartment, searched it, transported to the 77th Precinct, then Central Booking were DA declined to prosecute.
Lucas, Sharif vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503098/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 15, 2015, ended May 11, 2016
$30,000 Settlement
Davis, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07527,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 29, 2014, ended April 29, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On October 4, 2013, Joseph Davis was lawfully present inside plaintiff's residence in Kings County, NYC. Plaintiff was identified by alleged victim as the assailant, and was arrested. Officers used unlawful force in arresting plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct.
Adonis, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04984,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 4, 2014, ended May 20, 2015
$19,768 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On May 28, 2013, Plaintiff was walking on the street when NYPD Officers Sean Flanagan, stopped him for no reason, pointed a gun at his head, and threatened to shoot him if he did not get on the ground. Other NYPD Officers Frank Recca, Matthew Rosiello and others then repeatedly punched and kicked him in the face, back and neck. Despite injuries, they did not request medical assistance for the Plaintiff. The Officers then manufactured baseless charges, and Plaintiff was subject to false criminal proceedings.
