Named in 3 known lawsuits, $1,011,417 total settlements.
Haskins, Ambrose vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV02922,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2025, ended December 1, 2025
$950,000 Settlement
Complaint
Mejia, Joseph vs City of New of York, et al.
Case # 029939/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 28, 2019, ended July 7, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 31, 2018 Plaintiff was in the area of Alex Deli Store when POs John Doe 1-4 wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner. POs then took Plaintiff to the 43rd Precinct where Plaintiff was held in custody for approximately 1 week before his release. During his detainment a malicious prosecution was initiated against Plaintiff, and Plaintiff made multiple requests for a court appearance during this time. Plaintiff's charges were dismissed October 27, 2017 per the complaint (likely October 27, 2018).
Montalvo, Eric vs City of New York
Case # 028273/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 18, 2018, ended January 8, 2019
$36,417 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 7, 2017, Police Officer Jordan Abidin and other police officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, arrested and detained the plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner without a warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification. Because of the defendants conduct, the plaintiff suffered great and permanent bodily injury in and about his head, neck, back, body and limbs and was rendered sick, sore, lame and disabled, and suffered conscious pain. The plaintiff was falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime, but the criminal action against him was terminated favorably.
