Named in 4 known lawsuits, $413,000 total settlements.
Bensabeur, Fatima vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501791/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 11, 2020, ended June 6, 2025
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 25th, 2018, Plaintiff was lawfully at her mother's residence in Brooklyn when PO Jeffery Stewart and PO "John Doe" arrested her. PO Stewart and PO "John Doe" entered the residence and arrested Plaintiff for possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a weapon, and possession of drug paraphernalia. No drugs nor weapons were recovered on or near Plaintiff's person. PO's instigated a malicious prosecution of Plaintiff. At arraignment, Plaintiff was released on her own recognizance. On August 13th, 2018, criminal proceedings against Plaintiff were terminated in her favor. On October 26th, 2018, the charges against plaintiff were dropped and the case was dismissed.
Joseph, Morrisseau, et Al vs Stewart, Jeffrey, et al.
Case # 514824/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 15, 2016, ended May 10, 2023
$348,000 Settlement
Harris, Winsome A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013508/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2012, ended December 20, 2021
Administrative Closing
Thomas, Lawrence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028457/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 22, 2011, ended December 21, 2016
$35,000 Settlement