Named in 2 known lawsuits, $57,000 total settlements.
Coombs, Sandra as Mng of M., W. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05205,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 5, 2014, ended March 18, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 28 2014, Plaintiff, an infant, was in his home. NYPD Officers Tearle Connell, Ricardo Joseph, Mark Crawford and others unlawfully burst through the front door, and then unlawfully searched the place. They threw the plaintiff onto the floor and handcuffed him. The NYPD Officers then made false reports about him.
Kyvelou v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01208,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$42,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2014, defendant officers used excessive force to gain entry into a location. Officer immediately struck the plaintiff in the forehead with a weapon, causing her to loose consciousness and fall. Officers also cuffed plaintiff's daughter who witnessed the events. Plaintiff had to obtain medical assistance.
