Named in 2 known lawsuits, $185,500 total settlements.
Nikgjonaj, Amberly, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05716,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 30, 2014, ended March 17, 2015
$20,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 30, 2013, plaintiff Nikgjonaj was operating a motor vehicle owned by plaintiff Randelovic on Briggs Avenue in the Bronx, NY. Plaintiff was arrested by defendants on a false criminal charge of possession of forged temporary vehicle license plates, subjected to a pat-down search, handcuffed, transported to the 52nd Precinct. There she was subjected to a second pat-down search and imprisoned, and then transported to Bronx Central Booking. On August 31, 2013, plaintiff was arraigned and prosecuted on a false criminal charge of Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree. On October 15, 2013, the false criminal charge against plaintiff Nikgjonaj was dismissed upon motion of an Assistant District...
Almanzar, Baldwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04150,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2014, ended January 14, 2015
$165,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 11, 2013, Plaintiff was in his residence when Defendant Officer Stephani Gonzalez and other officers entered and physically and brutally assaulted him. Plaintiff suffered severe injuries including broken legs, a dislocated knee, bruises and cuts. No charges are referenced.