Named in 14 known lawsuits, $426,732 total settlements.
Gonzalez, Lourdes vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 521115/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 3, 2024
Complaint
Description: On August 6, 2021, Plaintiff Lourdes Gonzalez was lawfully present in the vicinity of 60th street waiting for her father to come home, at which time she was approached by Defendants. Plaintiff was asked if she had any illegal drugs to which she said no and opened her purse to show them there was only her medication. Nevertheless, the officers unlawfully seized Plaintiff's medication from her without any legal justification to do so. The officers grabbed plaintiff in an excessively rough manner causing her to suffer bruises on her arms and neck, unlawfully handcuffed plaintiff and falsely arrested her, without probable cause. The officers transported plaintiff to the 72nd precinct against her will, where she was...
Nieuenkirk, Kyle, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520298/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 24, 2021
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2020 Plaintiffs Nieuenkirk, Morris (who was pregnant), and Foxworth were lawfully present in a vehicle in the area of President Street and Franklin Avenue when they were approached by Det. Paul Mallilo and POs Essence A. Jackson, Shante L. Terrell, and John Does, who unlawfully grabbed Plaintiff Nieuenkirk and dragged them out of the vehicle. POs punched Plaintiff Nieuenkirk repeatedly with fists and flashlights, maced him, pinned him against a motor vehicle, struck him with elbows, and forcefully placed him in handcuffs. Plaintiff Morris was punched and pushed to the ground. POs denied Plaintiff Morris's requests for medical attention and confiscated several of her personal items. Plaintiff Fo...
Batista, Raul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524720/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 30, 2019, ended September 19, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 23, 2017, plaintiff was stopped by defendant police officers who ordered plaintiff out of the vehicle and searched it without permission. Plaintiff was falsely arrested and taken to the precinct and later Central Booking. Whilst in detention, plaintiff was denied access to water and the bathroom. He was subsequently falsely charged with possession of a controlled substance. All charges were dismissed.
Alaheri, Ali vs Jackson, Essence, et al.
Case # 514112/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 6, 2018, ended July 11, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2015, plaintiff was unlawfully stopped. searched and frisked without probable cause. Plaintiff was then falsely handcuffed and arrested. After being taken to central booking, plaintiff was falsely charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance. All charges were eventually dismissed.
Hedges, Charlotte, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516043/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 7, 2018, ended June 23, 2020
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs residence was unlawfully searched. Defendants woke up Plaintiffs by entering their residence without a warrant. Defendants pointed guns at both Plaintiffs and handcuffed them while their residence was illegally searched. Plaintiffs were assaulted and battered, suffering serious injuries.
Alonso, Francisco, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01237,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 17, 2016, ended January 25, 2017
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers forcibly entered Plaintiff's residence in riot gear under the guise of an alleged search warrant, handcuffed Plaintiffs, searched the apartment, and claimed to find a controlled substance which was actually Plaintiff's deceased mother's magnesium pills. Plaintiffs were arrested, and charged with possession, which was later dismissed.
Owolabi, Obafemi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03860,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 2, 2015, ended March 28, 2016
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was physically assaulted and searched without consent by defendant officers and placed under arrest. Plaintiff was taken back to the precinct and accused of selling marijuana. All charges against the plaintiff were dismissed.
Haskins, Terrel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02016,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 15, 2015
Palmer, O'neil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501283/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 12, 2015, ended June 23, 2015
$33,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 31, 2013 at approximately 6:45 PM, Plaintiff was on the private courtyard of his apartment building when Detectives Eric Cox, Humberto Kibel, Clifford Strong, Daniel Guida and Essence Jackson, Sgt. Clifford Strong and other unknown officers approached Plaintiff and proceeded to unlawfully stop, seize, assault, batter and detain Plaintiff without reasonable suspicion, probable cause or other justification. The officers falsely arrested, handcuffed and detained Plaintiff in front of his apartment building for approximately 45 minutes. The officers then searched Plaintiff's person but did not locate any drugs, weapons or contraband. The officers lied to Plaintiff and told Plaintiff he was seized because he ...
Martinez, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06943,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 3, 2014, ended September 8, 2016
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27th, 2014, plaintiff was injured in Brooklyn by several NYPD POs when they used excessive force arresting plaintiff. Additionally, plaintiff was wrongfully imprisoned by defendants despite making no threats and posing a danger to no one.
Torres, Wanda, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06042,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 7, 2012, ended September 26, 2013
$58,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers entered home of plaintiffs, handcuffed them and searched their home. Plaintiffs were transported to the 60th precinct. All charges against plaintiffs were dismissed.
Velez-Garriga, Johnny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02840,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 6, 2012, ended January 4, 2013
$22,232 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Giles v. The City Of New York et al
Case # 16CV01324,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested by Defendant Officers based on information from UC 127 that he had sold drugs two days prior. Plaintiff was brought to the 60th Precinct, strip-searched, and had false charges filed against him which were later ACD'd.
Palomini v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07004,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers approached, accosted, and arrested Plaintiff. Criminal charges (unspecified in complaint) were filed against Plaintiff and eventually dismissed.