Named in 13 known lawsuits, $260,101 total settlements.
Harris, Ebone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06341,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 1, 2015, ended November 21, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers Luppino and Brooks pulled over Plaintiff's car, claimed to smell marijuana, and arrested her and searched the car. One of the officers touched her inappropriately during the arrest. Plaintiff was placed in a police car without a seat belt and then brought on a radio run police chase, causing her to become injured. Plaintiff was then taken to the 121st Precinct and charged with marijuana possession.
Delluniversata, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04432,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 10, 2015, ended February 22, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer pulled Plaintiff out of his friend's car and illegally searched him 3 times and his wallet/cell phone. Plaintiff was strip-searched in public as well.
Esposito, Mayline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00278,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 3, 2015, ended January 20, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Broken Link
Description: On October 19, 2013, at approximately 8:30 PM, Plaintiff Mayline Esposito was improperly stopped and searched by defendant officers in front of 255 Hylan Boulevard in Staten Island. The officers in question were Gerard Delprete, John Ryan, Michelle Ortiz, Megan Carroll, Arthur Truscelli, Nicholas Velez, John Brooks, and David Luppino. Officer Delprete approached Plaintiff Esposito and handcuffed her left wrist. Officer Ryan then unfastened Plaintiff's pants and reached inside, touching her genitals and thigh areas. Defendant Ryan then handcuffed her right wrist. Defendant Ryan squeezed the handcuff to the point of extreme tightness and said something along the lines of "I'm going to break both your fucking hand...
Minnis, Tyrone, Sr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07589,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2015, ended December 14, 2015
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2013, Plaintiff received a call from his daughter informing him that NYPD officers were raiding her mother's home. Plaintiff drove to her house, and as he approached, one of the Defendant officers grabbed Plaintiff's arm, pulled him into the house, and handcuffed him. The Defendant officers began interrogating Plaintiff about drugs and guns, to which Plaintiff protested that he did not live in this residence and knew nothing about any drugs or guns. Defendants then placed Plaintiff in an NYPD vehicle and transported him to the 120th Precinct. Defendant PO Andrew Fago created false allegations to charge Plaintiff with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Marijuana. Plaintiff was released at arrai...
Alpha, Issac vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05466,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2013, ended September 10, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint,
Order
Cosentino, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04100,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 29, 2013, ended March 25, 2015
$44,100 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers stopped and searched Plaintiff's vehicle without cause, recovered one legally prescribed alprazolam pill, and arrested him and brought him to the 120th PCT. Plaintiff was given a DAT for Crim poss. Of a controlled substance, which was later dismissed.
Santiago v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV05995,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$7,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Butta et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02843,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
O.M. v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04720,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Officers broke into apartment with guns drawn, pushed plaintiff on floor and handcuffed him. Plaintiff was imprisoned at 120th precinct until given a Family Court Appearance Ticket. Charges were dismissed and case was sealed
Stephens v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05281,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Gibson et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04114,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$36,000 Settlement
Gibson Complaint 12 cv 4114.pdf
Matthews v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV01203,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Bunche v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV05731,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint