John W. Becerra

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $70,001 total settlements.

Bennett, Aaron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV01317, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 18, 2020, ended September 16, 2021
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2017, Plaintiff, a paraplegic man, was arrested outside 150W, 4th Street in Manhattan by Defendant NYPD officers. During his pre-arraignment detention, officers handcuffed Plaintiff to a bench while in his wheelchair, deprived him of his wheelchair, and left him on the filthy, urine-soaked holding cell. He was also transported in vehicles not accessible for wheelchairs, unsecured and handcuffed at the back of the vehicle. Defendant officers dropped Plaintiff at least once while lifting Plaintiff into the vehicle that was not accessible to wheelchair users, causing injuries to him.

Mathieu, Wilson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV01754, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 7, 2019, ended April 27, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2018, Plaintiff Mathieu walked to a store when he was struck by a taser by an individual in plainclothes. He was then swarmed by other individuals in plainclothes. Plaintiff Mathieu lost consciousness, was taken to a hospital for his significant injuries, and later brought to the police precinct.

Banyan, Jonathan vs P.O. Sikorski, Craig, et al.
Case # 17CV04942, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2017, ended April 14, 2025
$1 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On March 20, 2016 at approximately 3:50 AM, Plaintiff was walking to the subway with his brother and friend to go home when an unmarked black vehicle approached them from behind. Three white individuals leapt from the vehicle without identifying themselves, guns drawn, and with no badges visible. Defendant officer Ian Rule yelled at Plaintiff to raise his hands, which Plaintiff then did. Defendant officer Joseph Tennariello emerged from the driver's seat of the vehicle, immediately sprinting towards Plaintiff and tackling him into a wall. Defendant Tennariello told Plainitff he was under arrest, and when Plaintiff asked why, Tennariello told him to "shut the fuck up" and punched him in the head. Plaintiff, fear...

Hill, Carol Adm of The Estate of Hill, Tyjuan (deceased) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07223, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 1, 2015, ended February 24, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers without probable cause and without a warrant, unlawfully approached , shot and killed the plaintiff and then falsified police reports.