James R. Fleming

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $400,000 total settlements.

Ashmeade, Damian vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV06375, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 18, 2021, ended December 12, 2022
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 24,2021 Damian Ashmeade was walking on a Queen sidewalk when he was shot in the thigh. Ashmeade drove himself to Jamaica Hospital, where he was treated. Ashmeade explained to doctors he had simply been walking when he heard the gunshot, realized it was he who had been shot, and immediately took himself to the hospital. NYPD officers Michael O’Sullivan, Brendan Parpan, Kevin Pugliese, and James Fleming responded to the hopistal and questioned Ashmeade regarding the identity of the person who had shot him and for the location of the gun. Ashmeade told officers he didn’t know the answers to their questions. The P.O.s insisted Ashmeade knew something he wasn’t telling them and handcuffed him to his hospi...

Thomas, Jermaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304542/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 5, 2014

Whitted, Maurice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01542, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2013, ended September 27, 2013
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2010, Plaintiff Whitted exited his home and surrendered to NYPD Officer Fleming. After handcuffing Plaintiff, Fleming suddenly began punching Plaintiff in the face. Additional officers joined Fleming in beating Plaintiff for several minutes. Plaintiff pleaded for an ambulance but the assault continued.

Guzman, Hector, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 350424/2011, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 9, 2011, ended January 29, 2013
$105,000 Settlement

Colon v. City of New York
Case # 305494/2010, Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint