Named in 4 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Smith, Christopher vs Katz, Melina et al.
Case # 25CV02599,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2025
Smith, Christopher vs Katz, Melina et al.
Case # 25CV02955,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2025
Complaint
Adams, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152963/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, April 15, 2015, ended July 5, 2024
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On or about April 16, 2014, Defendants P.O. "John" Decket and P.O. Richard Condor stopped, searched, and falsely arrested and imprisoned Plaintiff. Defendants P.O. "John" Decket and P.O. Richard Condor struck, kicked, and battered the Plaintiff against the ground, tightly handcuffed him, and threatened the use of firearms. Defendants P.O. "John" Decket and P.O. Richard Condor falsely accused Plaintiff of crimes including felonies and misdemeanors and/or violations. Plaintiff suffered mentally, physically, and in his employment.
Yates, Nathaniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01793,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended January 22, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2013, the Plaintiff was struck by a vehicle. He received medical treatment and came back home. Next day, a Marshall tried to forcibly enter the Plaintiff's apartment to take pictures. The plaintiff kept the Marshall's ID and left for work. Few hours later, the Marshall banged on the apartment door of the Plaintiff. The plaintiff's wife called the Plaintiff, who in turn called 911. The PO's at the scene, forcibly detained the plaintiff and pepper sprayed him, withouht any regards to the injury sustained as part of the accident the previous night. Upon multiple court appearances later, all charges were dismissed by the DA.