Named in 9 known lawsuits, $291,500 total settlements.
Grant, Fitzroy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 802122/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 25, 2021, ended April 27, 2022
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2019, in an unspecified location, Defendants Officers Benito Cruz and Reuben Serrano falsely arrested Plaintiff Fitzroy Grant and accused him of criminal possession of a weapon. Defendant Officers handcuffed Plaintiff and threatened him with the use of possible physical force and took Plaintiff to the 40th precinct, and finally to Bronx Central Booking for arraignment.
Grant, Johnathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030730/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 13, 2020, ended April 27, 2022
$17,500 Settlement
David, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021406/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 31, 2020, ended April 27, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
O'meally, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028002/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 18, 2018
Woodberry, Andrew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028017/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 18, 2018
Jones, Henry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04064,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 5, 2018, ended August 3, 2021
$195,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was leaving a party, dropped to the ground when he heard gunshots. Defendant Officers ordered him to stay on the ground. Defendant Officer moved Plaintiff near where a gun was lying on the ground and arrested him. Plaintiff was acquitted by Grand Jury and, subsequently found not guilty by jury trial.
Amoros, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021172/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 7, 2018, ended February 26, 2019
$22,500 Settlement
Lewis, Chanel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03995,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 3, 2016
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff after she had parked her car, searched her, her purse, handcuffed her, and forced her to take two breathalyzer tests. Plaintiff was brought to the 40th Precinct and charged with various crimes that she was later acquitted of by a jury.
Faris, Andy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07089,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 23, 2015, ended January 30, 2017
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: As Plaintiff was walking home, Defendant Officers yanked him from the sidewalk, lined him up with 3 individuals he did not know, and searched them. Plaintiff was then taken to the 40th Precinct, strip-searched, and then released the next day through the side door.