Michael P. Smith

Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $183,300 total settlements.

Guillen, Edward vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030880/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 9, 2018, ended March 4, 2020
$27,500 Settlement

Serrano, Tony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030035/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 13, 2017, ended June 11, 2018
$27,500 Settlement

Nieves, Francisco vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300843/2017, Supreme Court - Bronx, April 13, 2017, ended December 19, 2018
$3,300 Settlement

Davis, Devin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023003/2016E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 23, 2016

Acosta, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07943, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 8, 2013, ended May 22, 2015
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Plaintiff falsely arrested for trespassing but then released without charges. 2nd incident: Plaintiff arrested for trespassing but was released without charges.3rd incident: Plaintiff was arrested for OGA, which was later dismissed.4th incident: Plaintiff arrested for Dis Con, later dismissed. 5th incident: Plaintiff arrested for sale of marijuana, taken to a precinct and strip searched. Charges later dismissed.

Addison, Sharnell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306133/2013, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 25, 2013, ended June 26, 2017
$10,000 Settlement

Dejesus, Moraima, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV09416, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 2, 2013, ended August 13, 2013
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2012, Plaintiffs DeJesus, Ortiz and Diaz were on the sidewalk when Defendant officers approached and began questioning them. Despite answering all questions, Defendants illegally and without cause or suspicion searched Plaintiffs, including lifting the skirt of Plaintiff Moraima DeJesus. The officers then arrested Plaintiffs Ortiz and Diaz, handcuffed them excessively tight, and illegally searched Plaintiff Ortiz’ car, which was nearby. Despite finding no contraband, Plaintiffs Ortiz and Diaz were taken to the 44th Precinct and held on false unspecified charges by Defendant Officer Paul Brauer. All charges were dismissed at a later unspecified date.