Named in 8 known lawsuits, $96,002 total settlements.
Rozzell, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517603/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 14, 2017, ended August 3, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 30, 2016 while Plaintiff was present in the courtyard of his residence Plaintiff's neighbor and lifelong acquaintance was struck and killed by a bullet. Plaintiff did not see who fired the shot, had no role in the shooting, and quickly removed himself once he heard the shots. On December 5, 2016 Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce held a press conference at which he announced Plaintiff and another man were wanted in connection with the killing. Det. Boyce unveiled a wanted poster that included Plaintiff's photo and Det. Boyce stated to the media "we've identified these two individuals as the shooters." When Plaintiff became aware he was wanted in connection with the killing Plaintiff retained counsel, ...
Harris v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06341,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Original Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers Luppino and Brooks pulled over Plaintiff's car, claimed to smell marijuana, and arrested her and searched the car. One of the officers touched her inappropriately during the arrest. Plaintiff was placed in a police car without a seat belt and then brought on a radio run police chase, causing her to become injured. Plaintiff was then taken to the 121st Precinct and charged with marijuana possession.
King v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV07425,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Plainclothes officers appeared at Plaintiff's apartment and asked to search it. Plaintiff did not consent and then officers asked Plaintiff to accompany them to the Precinct. Plaintiff agreed and was then interrogated and held for 72 hours. Plaintiff was denied access to her attorney and was charged with assault and then murder. Plaintiff was denied a preliminary hearing.
Bomani v. The City of New York et al
Case # 05CV02511,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$41,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation 1,
Stipulation 2
Shorter v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV00406,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Fagan v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV00408,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Scarder v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV00990,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint
Shorter v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04793,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
