Named in 4 known lawsuits, $184,000 total settlements.
Diakite, Aboubaker, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV10148,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 8, 2016, ended November 4, 2016
$19,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1: DIAKITE On August 22, 2014, Diakite was standing on Broadway street next to the vendor who had employed him when he was approached by Defendants and asked to show Identification. Plaintiff handed over identification and explained to Defendants that he did not speak to customers. Plaintiff has been subjected to threats of deportation and false arrests in the past and decided to take it to court. Defendants never showed for Trial. Plaintiff 2: KANE On July 6, 2013 Plaintiff was in the area of Canal street in Downtown NY, assisting vendors place their products for sale. Without any provocation, John Does approached him, threw him against the wall, and yanked his hands behind his back. Plaintiff was ta...
Fofana, Cheickne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00474,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 9, 2015, ended August 6, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Alfred, Clovis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05633,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 4, 2014, ended December 23, 2014
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 22, 2013, at approximately 12:00 p.m., plaintiff was arrested by NYPD officer Mohammed Aryakia and another unidentified officer on Broadway and Chambers Street, New York. Plaintiff was handcuffed and placed in a police van, where he repeatedly complained that the handcuffs were too tight and causing him shoulder pain. His complaints were ignored and he was driven around for five hours, then taken to a precinct where he continued complaining of shoulder pain and his pleas for medical assistance were ignored. After his release, plaintiff sought medical attention and was diagnosed with a rotator cuff tear, requiring surgery.
Fofana et al v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 15CV00474,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
