Malik D. Underwood

Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $152,000 total settlements.

Matthews, Devin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 808286/2026E, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 30, 2026

Jenkins, Tyshiem vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 819570/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 2, 2024, ended March 4, 2026
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 13, 2024 Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of an intersection when PO Shakif Chowdhury, PO John Roe, and PO John Doe approached him and summarily stopped, grabbed, assaulted, battered, searched, and arrested him without legal justification. Plaintiff was wrongfully taken into custody and remained so for over 24 hours. Plaintiff was maliciously prosecuted, which required him to make multiple court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were terminated favorably. Plaintiff suffered physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident.

Cruz, Kevin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 815058/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 23, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about October 7, 2023, in the Bronx, Plaintiff was walking along a public street without engaging in any criminal or unlawful conduct when he was stopped, handcuffed and arrested, without any reason, by Defendants NYPD Officers FELIPE, UNDERWOOD and DOES, have reason to stop Plaintiff. Despite the fact that at no time did Plaintiff possess a controlled substance, he was transported to the precinct and thereafter to central booking, whereupon he was falsely charged with drug possession. On and between October 9, 2023 and January 12, 2024, Plaintiff made several court appearances until the case dismissed upon application of the Office of the Bronx County District Attorney.

Mcgirt, De'jon et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808390/2024E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 29, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2023, Plaintiffs were lawfully parked near 356 East 149th Street, Bronx, New York, when they were approached by Defendant officers. The officers unlawfully searched Plaintiffs and their vehicle without reasonable suspicion or legal basis. Despite finding no contraband, the officers falsely arrested, handcuffed, and detained Plaintiffs, using excessive force, including the application of excessively tight handcuffs, which caused injuries to Plaintiffs' wrists. After transporting Plaintiffs to the police precinct, the Defendant officers falsely informed the DA's office that they had observed Plaintiffs committing various crimes. As a result, Plaintiffs were detained for an extended period before b...

Nantwi, Messiah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800996/2022E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 21, 2022
Complaint
Description: On February 21, 2021, Plaintiff Messiah Nantwi was approached by an unmarked vehicle containing Defendants Police Officer Erick Reyes, Police Officer Malik Underwood, Sergeant Darren Earl. The individual Defendants decided to pursue plaintiff by foot and vehicle. Plaintiff was then tackled to the ground by one of the defendant officers. During this time-period all three defendant officers drew their weapons and began firing at plaintiff while he was on the ground laying in a fetal position with his back positioned towards the officers. The Plaintiff was assaulted, battered, and victimized by Defendants who engaged in excessive force by shooting at plaintiff approximately 35 times while he was on the ground. Pla...

Ramos, Frances vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022342/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2020, ended February 14, 2022
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 12, 2019, Plaintiff was walking on the street to go shopping when she was stopped by officers without cause. Plaintiff at no time was engaged in any criminal activities. Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and taken to the precinct. Plaintiff was then charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. All charges where subsequently dismissed.

Ramos, Frances vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022347/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 18, 2020, ended February 14, 2022
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 26, 2019 the vicinity of Third Avenue and East 149 Street, Plaintiff she was stopped, handcuffed and arrested by Defendants UNDERWOOD and DOES.at no time had Plaintiff engaged in any illegal or unlawful behavior, or possess or sell anything illegal. After Plaintiff was arrested, he was transported to the 40 precinct. That while Plaintiff was held in the 40 precinct she was strip searched and nothing illegal was found. That after being held in the 40 precinct for several hours, she was transported to Bronx County Central Booking. On March 27, 2019 Plaintiff was arraigned on docket 2019BX008316 wherein she was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree and Possessi...

Hernandez, Julian, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022262/2018, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 7, 2018, ended February 14, 2019
$15,500 Settlement