Named in 17 known lawsuits, $367,000 total settlements.
Whitaker, Mondaray vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06897,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 15, 2019, ended April 9, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 17, 2016, defendant officers PO Rene Castellano [Sheild # 2610] arrested the plaintiff without cause and charged plaintiff with PL 220.21, PL 265.01, PL 221.05, PL 165.40. However, the plaintiff was not in possession of any controlled substance, weapon, or stolen property and did not commit any offense. Before his arrest, the Plaintiff was fixing a car with his friend and saw police officers enter a house about three buildings away. After arresting one guy inside the building, the officers approached the plaintiff and asked what was going on. After telling the officers he was fixing the car, the officer searched the Plaintiff and found nothing illegal. However, the superior officer instructed the offi...
Nelson, Cory, et al. vs Detective Rahman, Waliur, et al.
Case # 15CV04988,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 6, 2016, ended November 16, 2016
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers, under the guise of a search warrant, falsely arrested 3 Plaintiffs, placed them in excessively tight handcuffs, and brutalized them. Plaintiffs were taken to the 77th precinct and charged with various crimes. The DA declined to prosecute 3 of the Plaintiffs. One Plaintiff's case was dismissed at arraignments, one was ACD'd at arraignments, and one Plaintiff was given a DAT which was eventually dismissed.
Mcgee, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515656/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 21, 2016
Complaint
Hunte, Lucho vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00188,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 20, 2016, ended November 29, 2016
$28,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was carpooling to work when the car stopped at a pharmacy so one passenger could go inside. Defendant officers approached the car Plaintiff was in and arrested everyone. Plaintiff was charged with Forgery and Possession of a Forged Instrument for the alleged actions of the individual in the pharmacy. Plaintiff's charges were dismissed.
Freeman, Sabra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06097,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 6, 2015, ended May 31, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at her neighbors apartment when Defendant Officers forcibly entered, arrested everyone inside, tightly handcuffed Plaintiff, and groped and searched her. Plaintiff was brought to the 77th precinct, searched again, and charged with PL 220.03 'Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree', which was ACD'd
Addison, Johnny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07304,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2014, ended September 1, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing on the street when defendant officers assaulted him, resulted in hospitalization. No charges or outcome known.
St. Andrew, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501754/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 4, 2014
Walkin, Alan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01424,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2014, ended September 9, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers broke into and invaded the home of Plaintiffs and arrested them, brought them to the 77th precinct, and charged them with crim possession of stolen property, which the DA declined to prosecute.
Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01973,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01972,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Letter of Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Brewster v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Clark et al. v. City of New York et al.
Case # 12CV00243,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$120,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers gained forcible entry into the residence of the plaintiffs. A defendant officer in a face mask assaulted plaintiff 1, who was 75 at the time, and plaintiff 2. All Plaintiffs were handcuffed within the premises of Kingsborough Walk. Defendant officers then searched the subject premises. Plaintiffs 1, 2, & 3 were brought to 77th Precinct. The DA ultimately declined to prosecute the charges brought against them. In a separate incident, on 7/13/2011, Plaintiff 4 was arrested at the 77th Precinct, after reporting thereunder claims he was wanted. Threatened by defendant officers, he turned himself in after being told that if he did not, his family would remain imprisoned. The DA later declined to ...
Croney v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00251,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Booker v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Cornwell v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00255,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Deleon v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Calhoun v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV03489,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers illegally entered Plaintiff's home, arrested her, and took her into custody until she was eventually released without charge because the DA declined to prosecute the case.