Justin C. Simms

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $280,747 total settlements.

Toppin, Henisha, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV09584, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 21, 2024
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2021, plaintiffs Henisha Toppin, Shjayia Jones and J.T. (Henisha Toppin’s 10-year-old son), were subjected to false arrest, false imprisonment and detention, illegal taking of property, loss of parental rights, assault and battery and use of excessive force, for acts of which plaintiffs were innocent. On the incident date, Plaintiffs were having a New Year’s Eve celebration at Toppin’s mother’s home in Brooklyn. At approximately 3:00 a.m., Several police officers arrived at the location and knocked on the door. When no one inside answered the door, police officers remained on scene and refused to leave. At approximately 5:00 a.m., the all three plaintiffs exited the location and were arrested and...

Pierre, Jerole vs Mayor Eric Adams, et al.
Case # 22CV01171, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 10, 2022, ended March 28, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint

White, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516799/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, August 20, 2018, ended June 2, 2022
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 31, 2017, Plaintiff was falsely arrested by Defendant officers Tantillo and Cahill for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm. The Plaintiff did not possess a firearm at either the time or location of the false arrest. Plaintiff was then taken to the precinct, then Riker's Island, then by the Metropolitan Correctional Center. All of the firearm charges were dropped.

Bacquie, Richard M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05390, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 13, 2017, ended October 2, 2018
$30,747 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was waiting outside his vehicle for a tow truck to arrive. Several other officers arrived and informed the Plaintiff that he was under arrest; later he was informed that he was charged with two counts of DUI. The charges were dismissed.

Perez, Gaspar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506052/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, May 21, 2015
Complaint
Description: On or about July 5, 2014, at approximately 11:45pm, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk of 961 Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn. Plaintiff was accosted by several NYPD officers, including Officer Shumann Battist and Officer Samantha Heim. Without any lawful justification, the officers forcibly seized, detained, and arrested Plaintiff. The officers viciously assaulted Plaintiff even though he did not struggle or resist arrest. Plaintiff was falsely imprisoned in police custody for an extended period of time. The officers knowingly relayed false allegations against Plaintiff and forwarded them to the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, which used that information to draft a criminal complaint against hi...