Named in 13 known lawsuits, $426,732 total settlements.
Nieuenkirk, Kyle, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520298/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 24, 2021
Batista, Raul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524720/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 30, 2019, ended September 19, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 23, 2017, plaintiff was stopped by defendant police officers who ordered plaintiff out of the vehicle and searched it without permission. Plaintiff was falsely arrested and taken to the precinct and later Central Booking. Whilst in detention, plaintiff was denied access to water and the bathroom. He was subsequently falsely charged with possession of a controlled substance. All charges were dismissed.
Alaheri, Ali vs Jackson, Essence, et al.
Case # 514112/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 6, 2018, ended July 11, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2015, plaintiff was unlawfully stopped. searched and frisked without probable cause. Plaintiff was then falsely handcuffed and arrested. After being taken to central booking, plaintiff was falsely charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. All charges were eventually dismissed.
Hedges, Charlotte, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516043/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 7, 2018, ended June 23, 2020
$150,000 Settlement
Alonso, Francisco, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01237,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 17, 2016, ended January 25, 2017
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers forcibly entered Plaintiff's residence in riot gear under the guise of an alleged search warrant, handcuffed Plaintiffs, searched the apartment, and claimed to find a controlled substance which was actually Plaintiff's deceased mother's magnesium pills. Plaintiffs were arrested, and charged with possession, which was later dismissed.
Owolabi, Obafemi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03860,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 2, 2015, ended March 28, 2016
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was physically assaulted and searched without consent by defendant officers and placed under arrest. Plaintiff was taken back to the precinct and accused of selling marijuana. All charges against the plaintiff were dismissed.
Haskins, Terrel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02016,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 15, 2015
Complaint
Palmer, O'neil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501283/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 12, 2015, ended June 23, 2015
$33,000 Settlement
Martinez, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06943,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 3, 2014, ended September 8, 2016
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27th, 2014, plaintiff was injured in Brooklyn by several NYPD POs when they used excessive force arresting plaintiff. Additionally, plaintiff was wrongfully imprisoned by defendants despite making no threats and posing a danger to no one.
Velez-Garriga v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02840,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,232 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Torres et al v. City of New York et al.
Case # 12CV06042,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$58,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers entered home of plaintiffs, handcuffed them and searched their home. Plaintiffs were transported to the 60th precinct. All charges against plaintiffs were dismissed.
Giles v. The City Of New York et al
Case # 16CV01324,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested by Defendant Officers based on information from UC 127 that he had sold drugs two days prior. Plaintiff was brought to the 60th Precinct, strip-searched, and had false charges filed against him which were later ACD'd.
Palomini v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07004,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers approached, accosted, and arrested Plaintiff. Criminal charges (unspecified in complaint) were filed against Plaintiff and eventually dismissed.