Melchor J. Alban

Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $425,502 total settlements.

Hollis, Juwan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 725239/2021, Supreme Court - Queens, December 13, 2021
Complaint
Description: On September 4, 2019, while the plaintiff was ordering food at the drive-thru of a McDonald’s, an unmarked vehicle behind him in the drive-thru honked, and individuals exited, advancing towards the plaintiff without identifying themselves as NYPD officers. Believing they intended to steal his moped, the plaintiff, frightened, left the drive-thru and drove away, eventually running on foot. When the plaintiff could no longer run, he surrendered by laying on the ground with his hands behind his back. However, the NYPD officers immediately began to kick, step on his face, and punch him without cause or justification. The plaintiff was not resisting arrest or threatening the officers in any way that would justify th...

Zeigler, Terrence vs Police Commissioner Bratton, William, et al.
Case # 17CV03811, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 18, 2017, ended March 12, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 12, 2016, plaintiff was in his apartment with his mother when the parole warrant squad entered the apartment to make an arrest. They proceeded to unlawfully carry out a search without authority or a search warrant. The defendant officers found a firearm and cocaine which caused plaintiff to be maliciously prosecuted for six months before the charges were dismissed. Plaintiff's imprisonment in the interim was abusive and unlawful.

Leonardo, Jose, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV01311, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 17, 2017, ended May 22, 2018
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were standing outside their house when Defendant officers approached, asked for ID, and then assaulted and arrested Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were taken to a precinct, charged with unspecified charges that were later dismissed.

Davidson, Dwight vs Sergeant Daverin, Henry, et al.
Case # 16CV05187, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 27, 2016, ended May 23, 2017
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff picks up bottles at the Pacific Hall when asked by the owner on a regular basis. Between June 2014 and June 2015, the plaintiff was arrested various times for false charges of Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing Governmental Administration, and violation of the Alcohol and Beverage Control Act. The plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct on all arrests. The charges were dismissed on all arrests.

Morales, Javier, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06125, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 27, 2015, ended February 3, 2017
$246,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint, Original Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcefully entered Plaintiffs' home, assaulted them, and took them to the precinct. One Plaintiff was given a summons which was dismissed and the other 4 were released from Central Booking because the DA declined to prosecute.

Corbett, Keisha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03412, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 18, 2015, ended June 29, 2016
$10,002 Settlement
Complaint, Original Complaint
Description: Both plaintiffs are approached by the Defendant Officer in street when Officer Muggeo assaults, handcuffs, and arrests both plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were taken down to the 75th precinct where the officers unlawfully search them. Both plaintiffs were charged with Obstruction of Governmental Administration and Resisting Arrest.

Williams, Mykle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00260, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2012, ended August 29, 2014
$140,000 Settlement