Named in 4 known lawsuits, $217,500 total settlements.
Watson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08045,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 21, 2015, ended February 6, 2017
$150,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff arrested for a misdemeanor of marijuana possession. At precinct made to strip search. Was called homophobic names. Then was thrown on the floor, handcuffed, and punched and kicked then taken to the holding cell until EMS arrived to take him to the hospital.
Rodriguez, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155475/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, June 4, 2014, ended March 10, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 25, 2014, at the NYC Parks property enclosed by 5th Ave, Waverly Pl, W. 4th St and Macdougal St, NY, NY, known as Washington Square Park, Defendants and other members of the NYPD arrested, detained and seized Plaintiff. Defendants grabbed, searched and handcuffed Plaintiff. At the 6th Precinct, during arrest processing Plaintiff was forced to submit to a strip search by Defendants.
Singh, Gurdarshan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160826/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 22, 2013, ended November 23, 2015
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 3, 2013, at 25 Little W 12th St, NY, NY, defendants arrested, imprisoned and detained plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to the 6th Precinct. Prior to and during the arrest and detention, plaintiff was assaulted and battered by defendants.
Mckay, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV02948,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 9, 2013, ended July 25, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint