Named in 2 known lawsuits, $35,000 total settlements.
Leader, Jamison vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06153,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 21, 2014, ended April 6, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 25,2014, Plaintiff Jamison Leader was lawfully present near the intersection of Huguenot and Woodrow Rd., Richmond, NY. Plaintiff was operating motor vehicle in conjunction with a job had been hired to do as a plumber. Plaintiff was pulled over by unnamed defendant officers. Plaintiff presented valid identification and a restricted license which permitted him to operate a motor vehicle for work purposes. Nevertheless, plaintiff was ordered out of the vehicle, he complied and the defendant officers handcuffed his arms tightly behind his back. In connection with the plaintiff's arrest, the defendants filled out a false and misleading police reports and forwarded them to the prosecutors at the Ri...
Gore, Johnny vs P.O. Villarreal, Victor, et al.
Case # 13CV05714,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 16, 2013, ended April 7, 2014
$20,000 Settlement