Named in 4 known lawsuits, $132,500 total settlements.
Johnson, Fabian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033861/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 18, 2020
Complaint
Description: On July 20, 2019, in the vicinity of Clinton Avenue and Crotona Park South in the Bronx, Defendant officers unlawfully arrested, restrained, assaulted, battered, imprisoned, and humiliated Plaintiff without just cause or provocation. Plaintiff was falsely charged, and a criminal complaint was filed against him the same day. He remained in custody until his release on July 21, 2019, and the criminal case was terminated in his favor on January 29, 2020.
Diaz, Ruben vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020456/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 30, 2018
Complaint
Description: On October 29, 2016, in the Bronx, Mr. Ruben Diaz was unlawfully arrested and detained without a warrant or justification by officers Christopher McCabe, Melissa DePaula, Pamela Harris, and John and/or James Doe. Mr. Diaz property was also searched and seized without legal basis. These actions caused Mr. Diaz emotional distress, physical harm, and prolonged fear. False information was later provided to prosecutors by the defendants, but all charges against Mr. Diaz were dismissed on December 5, 2018, after he had been wrongfully detained for approximately 767 days. It is alleged that arrest quotas imposed on police officers and racial prejudice led to Mr. Diaz’s false prosecution.
Gathers, Roshid and Diaz, Ruben vs City of New York, et al. as Per Stip of Consolidation.
Case # 036147/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 27, 2017, ended November 20, 2020
$110,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 29, 2016 at approximately 12:45 A.M., at or near the
northeast corner of East Gun Hill Road and Putnam Avenue, Bronx, New York,
Defendants improperly arrested and confined Plaintiffs without warrant,
privilege, proper authority or justification. Plaintiffs made false accusations and knowingly and maliciously provided false information to the prosecutors of the criminal actions against Plaintiffs. The criminal charges brought against Plaintiffs were dismissed.
Nunez, Wairon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00051,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 6, 2015, ended December 10, 2015
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 30, 2014, Plaintiff was lawfully present at the apartment of a friend when officers kicked the door open and arrested everyone inside. A resident of the apartment identified Plaintiff as an invited guest. Plaintiff was unlawfully brought to central booking, jailed, and had bail set. PO Ahsan Zafar knowingly charged Plaintiff with false crimes. On May 29, 2014, all criminal charges were dismissed in favor of Plaintiff.