Darnell A. Forrester

Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $266,251 total settlements.

Jean-Louis, Colson vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 529003/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, October 6, 2022
Complaint
Description: On October 21, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully driving his motor vehicle in Brooklyn in obedience to all traffic laws and status when Defendant police officers, including DARNELL A FORRESTER and other unknown officers, illegally pulled Plaintiff over without probable cause or any other legal justification but only because of his race, religion, skin color, national origin, or other improper characteristic for adverse police action. On October 28, 2020, while Plaintiff was lawfully present inside his own apartment, the same Defendants aggressively kicked down the door of the Plaintiff’s home without a warrant, consent, or any legal basis or justification to do so. They violently arrested and handcuffed him and per...

Taylor, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05413, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 5, 2018, ended July 11, 2019
$55,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 9, 2016, Plaintiff Mr. Taylor went back into the building to retrieve a wallet for his mother from their apartment. After Mr. Taylor collecting the wallet from the apartment, P.O. Darnell Forrester grabbed Mr. Taylor, slammed him against the wall and proceeded to pat Mr. Taylor down and search his pockets. P.O. Ronald Remo and Sgt. Miguel Figueroa then came but failed to intervene to prevent P.O. Forrester’s assault. The P.O.s arrested Mr. Taylor without probable cause. P.O. Forrester prepared a report with false allegations against Mr. Taylor and Sgt. Figueroa approved the report. On or about January 10, 2016, Mr. Taylor was charged with Resisting Arrest, Harassment in the Second Degree, and Obstruc...

White, Gloria, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028249/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 6, 2017, ended December 13, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 24, 2013, Plaintiffs were illegally and unlawfully arrested by the Defendant officers. Prior to the plaintiffs arrest, Plaintiffs observed the vicious beating, battery and assault of their family member. When asked why they were doing this, Defendant officers approached Ms. White, threw her against the chain link fence, turned her around, and handcuffed her. Plaintiff Ivory Pachecho recorded these illegal actions. Police Officer Jimmie Moore punched Pacheco and slammed her to the ground. The criminal charges against the plaintiffs were dismissed on December 17, 2015.

Rivera, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02874, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 17, 2016, ended August 9, 2019
$89,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff witnessed a struggle between Defendant Officers and an individual outside of his apartment and started recording on his phone. Defendant Officer Pichardo pointed her gun at him and he went back to his apartment with the door open. Defendant officers grabbed him, took his phone, tightly handcuffed him, and searched his apartment. Plaintiff was taken to Housing PSA 1, then the 60th Precinct and was charged with various crimes including assaulting a police officer, which the DA declined to prosecute.

Giddiens, Gerard, et Al vs Simon, Maxon, et al.
Case # 506100/2016, Supreme Court - Kings, May 6, 2016, ended July 15, 2017
$7,000 Settlement

Pacheco, Moses, Jr. vs City of New York, Po Forrester, et al.
Case # 301980/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 11, 2014, ended November 15, 2018
$90,000 Settlement

Morales, Maria vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00793, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 13, 2014, ended July 1, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about November 11, 2012, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Plaintiff Maria Morales was present in the vicinity of 800 Soundview Avenue in Bronx, New York. The Plaintiff exited her apartment and saw that a neighbor was being arrested. She tried to comfort the neighbor's elderly mother and young daughter by taking them across the street. Shortly thereafter, the Plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed behind her back, and taken to a nearby precinct where she was charged with Disorderly Conduct. Defendant Officers filed false information with the District Attorney's office, alleging that the Plaintiff stuck her head in a police vehicle where a separately apprehended individual was under arrest and then refused to step...

Pacheco v. City of New York et al
Case # 301979/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint