Named in 2 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Summerlin, Aaron vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 715538/2022,
Supreme Court - Queens, July 28, 2022
Complaint
Description: On or about February 17, 2021, Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested at the 107th Precinct although there were significant problems with the alleged victims' stories, by defendants, including Sergeant Todd Shea, Officer Kristal Diaz, Sergeant Benjamin Eill, Detective Abigail Soto. The charges were dismissed.
Martinez, Gilbert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 706680/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 30, 2015, ended September 16, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 22, 2015, at Hallet's Cove Park, Astoria, Queens, NY, Martinez was walking across the park on his way home from work when he was approached by members of the NYPD. Officers claimed Martinez was in Hallet's Cove Park after hours. Hallet's Cove Park is a 24-hour park. Martinez was arrested for being in the park after 9pm. Martinez received an ACD at arraignment. Martinez was incarcerated for 22 hours.