Justin D. Ellis

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $290,000 total settlements.

Catania, Patrick, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150519/2021, Supreme Court - New York, January 19, 2021

Stevens, Reagan vs Difranco, Nicholas et al.
Case # 719484/2018, Supreme Court - Queens, February 5, 2019, ended June 8, 2021
$90,000 Settlement

Cepeda, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03350, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 1, 2013, ended March 26, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 15, 2012, defendant PO Ellis, and others were conducting an arrest of plaintiff’s brother when the defendant officer violently grabbed plaintiff and shove him into a wall chin first and proceeded to use his forefinger and thumb to twist plaintiff’s ear, resulting in a scar. The officers then punched plaintiff in his neck and caused his head to hit the wall, lifted plaintiff from the ground and slammed him onto the floor. Defendants proceeded to stomp on the plaintiff’s head and kicked him in the face. Plaintiff sustained multiple injuries and pain. As a result of the defendant’s assault, plaintiff fell ill and was transported from the precinct to the emergency room. After his release from custody, plai...

Archer v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV03979, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$175,000 Settlement
Ellis Stipulation.pdf, Ellis.pdf
Description: Plaintiff was handcuffed tightly and punched in the face by defendant officers while in route to a precinct. Plaintiff was denied medical treatment, but eventually went to the hospital and had to undergo 2 surgeries due to his injuries.