Named in 2 known lawsuits, $71,000 total settlements.
Brown, Leslie Edward vs P.O. Babb, Kai, et al.
Case # 16CV03942,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 1, 2016, ended May 26, 2017
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff attempted to voice his opinion and get involved in a matter between NYPD and another patient. The plaintiff was physically assaulted by the defendant officers at St. John's hospital and was handcuffed. The plaintiff sustained injuries, but remained in the hospital and was not taken to a precinct or charged with anything.
Diaz, Angel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03950,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 9, 2015, ended August 1, 2016
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were stopped and arrested by defendant officers. Defendant officers physically assaulted plaintiffs and took them to the 115th precinct and charged them with resisting arrest and obstructing governmental administration. All charges were dismissed.