Named in 4 known lawsuits, $107,500 total settlements.
Alegrand, Claude vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517289/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 1, 2016, ended August 14, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Ortiz, Ernesto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500537/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 20, 2015, ended August 15, 2016
$55,000 Settlement
Mcdonald, Cordel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00587,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 31, 2013, ended November 7, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 24, 2012, Plaintiff was approached as he exited a store by two officers and placed under arrest for possession of narcotics. After a pat down found no contraband, Plaintiff was taken to the 67th Precinct, where he was strip searched. Plaintiff was eventually released on February 27, 2012. Several days later Defendant Officer Noel Lawrence called Plaintiff and threatened him. This began a pattern of verbal calls, unwarranted stops and interactions on the street and other illegal activity by Defendant Officer Lawrence. Plaintiff learned during a court appearance on April 4, 2012, that the charges were dismissed on March 12, 2012.
Hassa v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV08821,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$32,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was asked to stop, complied, but was punch repeatedly during the arrest. Defendant Pos filled out false reports and provided false and misleading information to the Prosecution which implicated Plaintiff in the commission of the crime.