Named in 3 known lawsuits, $62,500 total settlements.
Delain, Amir vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 707970/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 29, 2015
Complaint
Description: On or about May 21, 2014 (or March 5, 2011 as stated later in the complaint) PO Alex Lombardozzi and other POs forcibly seized, detained, and arrested Plaintiff. When Plaintiff objected to the false arrest POs beat Plaintiff's body, including his mouth and face, with batons and fists and pepper-sprayed Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff to suffer head trauma and seek medical attention. Plaintiff was wrongfully charged with reckless endangerment, obstructing governmental administration, and resisting arrest. At the time of the complaint Plaintiff has appeared in court approximately 9 times to defend against the false charges. PO Lombardozzi and other POs had a practice and policy to harass and seize young Hispanic and...
Diggs, Warren vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02396,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 30, 2015, ended September 30, 2016
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was stopped by defendant officers while he was on his bike in the driveway of his home and asked for his ID. When he went to get it inside, he was severely assaulted, sprayed with pepper spray, and needed to be hospitalized. Officers also grabbed Plaintiff's wife and unlawfully searched the home and questioned minors inside. Brought to 113th precinct, given unspecified charges that were later dismissed
Hines, Nafeesah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 005824/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 25, 2014, ended February 25, 2015
$22,500 Settlement