Named in 10 known lawsuits, $85,500 total settlements.
Martinez, Crystal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157455/2026,
Supreme Court - New York, June 18, 2026
Watts, Michael vs City of New York et al.
Case # 510558/2026,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 24, 2026
Walters, Karl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522417/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 14, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2016, the plaintiff, a college student, moved into an apartment at 9720 Kings Highway, Apt. 310, Brooklyn, New York. Two days later, on October 14, 2016, at approximately 6:00 a.m., the defendants forcefully entered the apartment, breaking the front door. The defendants were searching for an individual named "L. Dupree," whom they believed had sold drugs from the apartment on three separate occasions before the plaintiff moved in. However, "L. Dupree" no longer lived in the apartment, and the plaintiff had no knowledge of this person.
Upon entering the apartment, the defendants immediately handcuffed and falsely arrested the plaintiff, searching both him and the apartment without finding any ill...
Young, Kareem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04040,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 19, 2019, ended November 6, 2020
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2018, at approximately 5:45 am, approximately 20 NYPD officers, without probable cause, entered the home of Plaintiff Young, ransacked it, and arrested him. Individual Defendants supplied false testimony and fabricated evidence of crack cocaine in the Plaintiff's home. Plaintiff charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, but the charges were eventually dismissed.
Phillips, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 7, 2017, ended June 28, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 27, 2016, Plaintiff was inside a private residence belonging to his girlfriend in Brooklyn, New York. Plaintiff had just arrived at the residence and did not know the other people present, other than his girlfriend. NYPD officers, wearing riot gear, with guns and shields drawn, entered the residence without warning. The officers searched and handcuffed Plaintiff, and then held him down at gunpoint. Plaintiff was taken into custody with the other people present in the home and charged with two counts related to drug possession. Plaintiff was kept in custody for approximately 24 hours. Plaintiff eventually accepted ACD for the charges, maintaining his innocence throughout his court appearances.
Winston, David & Webb, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00445,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 29, 2015, ended September 18, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 10, 2014 plaintiffs Winston and Webb were approached by defendant officers. Officers stopped and frisked the two plaintiffs, uncovering no evidence of criminal or unlawful activity. Nevertheless, plaintiffs were handcuffed and transported to a local precinct. Plaintiffs were held in custody for approximately 24 hours each. Plaintiffs were released when the DA declined to prosecute charges.
Christmas, Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000920/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 28, 2014, ended June 16, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Medina, Maria vs Marshburn, Damion, et al.
Case # 002265/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 28, 2012, ended May 7, 2020
Administrative Closing
Scott, Maceo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05301,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 24, 2012, ended November 29, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Maxwell, Erniece vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 006771/2009,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 18, 2009, ended February 26, 2016
$1,500 Settlement
