George J. Tavares

Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $512,500 total settlements.

Zeng, Xiamin vs Andrianzan, Diego, et al.
Case # 19CV03218, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 2, 2019
Complaint

Albert, Zaquanna Indiv'ly. & P/n/g of I, Z & S, Z vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03957, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 20, 2017, ended February 12, 2021
$122,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Wayne Isaacs fatally shot Plaintiff's partner, Delrawn Small, when Mr. Small approached his car after Mr. Isaacs was driving recklessly. Plaintiff and Mr. Small's children were in the car at the time of the incident and watched Isaacs shoot Mr. Small.

Small, Wenona D. as Adm of Small, Delrawn D., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04315, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 10, 2017, ended November 29, 2021
$195,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2016, plaintiffs (partner of deceased and her children) were driving home from a party with the deceased when an erratic driver cut them off and nearly hit their car. The driver was an off-duty NYPD officer, Wayne Issacs. When both cars stopped next to each other at a traffic light, the deceased got out of his car and approached Issacs's car. Issacs rolled down his window, pulled out a gun, and shot the deceased three times with his NYPD-required firearm. The plaintiffs were approximately seven feet away, and watched unobstructed as Issacs shot the deceased. Issacs did not attend to the deceased after shooting him, calling a Police Benevolent Association representative before calling 911. EMTS and ad...

Bostic, Jaiquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03737, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 23, 2016, ended July 17, 2018
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were enjoying a 4th of July barbecue, when defendant officers approached and began harassing plaintiffs. The officers began to arrest plaintiffs and without provocation, they beat plaintiffs repeatedly by punching them and using their batons. Plaintiffs were pepper sprayed, restrained and taken to the nearest precinct. The charges against the plaintiffs are unknown, but the criminal prosecution was terminated favorably regarding the plaintiffs.

Brown, Anthony, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 006985/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, June 11, 2015, ended October 31, 2018
$140,000 Settlement

Charles, Nichlon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00727, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2015, ended July 13, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff opened the door to a residence for Defendant Officers who then threw him against a wall, searched him, arrested him, took him to the 73rd Precinct, and charged him with Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fifth Degree, Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree, and Resisting Arrest. All charges were ACD'd.

Holley, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04403, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 28, 2014, ended March 3, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On April 21, 2013, Plaintiff was visiting a friend who resided at 93 Bristol Street Brooklyn, NY. After forcibly grabbing Plaintiff, defendant officers tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with his hands behind his back. Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an illegal search. Plaintiff was arrested without cause. Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the 73rd Precinct. At the precinct, Plaintiff experienced chest pains. Plaintiff requested to be transported to the hospital for medical treatment. Later, EMS personnel arrived at the precinct. Defendant officers stated there was nothing wrong with Plaintiff, and insisted Plaintiff must be evaluated and treated at the precinct and should not be transported to th...

Arnon, Lyndon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02700, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 2, 2014, ended December 31, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: On or about January 30, 2013, police officers entered and raided a building where the multiple Plaintiffs either resided, or, in the case of one Plaintiff, was lawfully present as a visitor. During the raid, the officers, inter alia, pointed guns at Plaintiffs, performed illegal detentions and searches, failed to provide Miranda rights, used excessive force, failed to allow Plaintiffs to put on proper clothes before they were taken outside, and unlawfully arrested several of the Plaintiffs. Once all residents had been removed from the premises, officers, without consent or a warrant, conducted a full search of the premises that went on for several hours. Later, after returning to the premises, the Plaintiffs fo...