Dmitry L. Brush

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $169,500 total settlements.

Gorham, Gloria, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06865, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 17, 2014, ended July 8, 2016
$29,000 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: On August 25, 2013, Plaintiffs were attending a memorial birthday party for one of the plaintiffs' children. NYPD officers came up to one of the guests demanding identification was produced. Thereafter, for no lawful reason, NYPD P.O. John Murphy assaulted PLaintiff Ashanti Gorham. NYPD P.O.s Nicholas Scalzo, Dimitry Brushnivsky, and Andrew Lassen assaulted Plaintiff Gloria Gorham, pushed her to the ground, kicked her body, maced her and punched her face, and furhte rphysically brutalized her. Plaintiffs Sadiesha Miles and Sadie Miles were thrown to the ground. Plaintiff Lariese Miles was also assaulted. Plaintiff Deniesha Lee was assaulted, fondled, and groped.

Krieg, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03626, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 4, 2014, ended April 4, 2016
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2012, Christopher Krieg, a paraplegic, was subjected to severe mistreatment by NYPD Officers during his arrest and transport, exacerbating his medical conditions. Officers, including Detectives Gerard Beyrodt and Ryan Lane, forcibly removed Krieg from his wheelchair, placed him unrestrained in a cargo van, and ignored his medical needs, leading to further injury and hospitalization.

Young, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03702, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 15, 2013, ended May 8, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer asked Plaintiff what he was "doing out here" and Plaintiff asked what kind of a question is that. Defendant Officer then told Plaintiff that he was going to jail and he slammed Plaintiff to the ground. Officer searched Plaintiff and found no contraband. Plaintiff received an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal.

Whiteley, Kenny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02876, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 16, 2013, ended October 24, 2013
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2013, Plaintiff riding in a car with this aunt and uncle when it was pulled over. Plaintiff was removed from the car and illegally searched. Finding nothing, the officers threw Plaintiff to the ground and punched him in the face. Plaintiff was taken to the 61st Precinct where he was held in extremely tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was arrested for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and other charges, and after 36 hours was released. No disposition for the charges is listed.