Named in 6 known lawsuits, $54,000 total settlements.
Foxworth, Stephanie Yvonne vs Gagliardi, Thomas, et al.
Case # 19CV01956,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 6, 2019, ended March 31, 2021
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 29, 2016, at approximately 3:30 p.m., at and in the vicinity of 110th Avenue and 156th Street, Queens, NY, NYPD Det. Sgt. Thomas Gagliardi, Det. Michael McCready, and Det. Jason Levy without consent, a warrant, or reasonable suspicion committed excessive force upon and unlawfully searched the plaintiff. Plaintiff was pulled over by the three, after which Galgliardi grabbled plaintiff, pulled her out of the car, and then threw plaintiff to the ground and searched her. Plaintiff's request to be searched by a female officer was denied. Because of plaintiff's appearance, defendant McCready referred to plaintiff using male pronouns, despite plaintiff's request to be referred to using female pronouns...
Watson-Valgean, Tiffany as Administrator of The Estate of Valgean, Shawn, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 700504/2017,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 30, 2017
Wells, Tyleak vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02527,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 10, 2016, ended October 3, 2016
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at a friend's place when he was confronted by Defendant Officers and arrested as a result of an overbroad warrant. Plaintiff was charged with 220.03; 221.05; and AC 10-131, which were later dismissed.
Albino, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03823,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 2, 2015, ended March 8, 2016
$8,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in livery car when, at a traffic light, Defendant Officer Vitale ordered him out of the vehicle. The Defendant Officer searched the Plaintiff and found no contraband. The Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed and arrested. He was sent to the 113th Precinct. His criminal charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Gill, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00138,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 12, 2015, ended June 10, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2014, Plaintiff David Gill was at a friend's house in Queens County, NY. At that same time and place, Defendants - Police Officer John Vitale and an Undercover Officer (Shield No. C0108) - burst through the door and placed the Plaintiff in handcuffs, despite having no probable cause. The Defendant Police Officers searched the Plaintiff and found no evidence of any unlawful activity. Nevertheless, the Defendants transported the Plaintiff to a nearby precinct where he was detained for approximately 24 hours and was falsely accused of Criminal
Sale of Marijuana and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. All proceedings against the Plaintiff were then adjourned in anticipation of dismissal at the arrai...
Gill v. The City Of New York City et al
Case # 15CV00138,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint