Named in 34 known lawsuits, $1,854,000 total settlements.
Williams, Sharon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV04026,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 26, 2019, ended May 27, 2021
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 25th, 2017, around 6:00a.m., the Plaintiffs were present at 23 New Lots Avenue, 6E in Brooklyn, New York. Police officers then broke down the door to the apartment, scaring the Plaintiffs and placing them in handcuffs before searching and ransacking their apartments over the next hour, leading to serious damages. No contraband was found. Despite this, Plaintiffs were arrested by the officers and were transported to the 73rd Precinct in Brooklyn. The police stole cash, a money order, an iPhone, and jewelry from Plaintiffs' apartment. On the way to the precinct, Mariah Vargas (one of the Plaintiffs) complained that her handcuffs were too tight and were causing pain, but the officers did nothing. Plaint...
Phillips, Harold vs City New York, et al.
Case # 018504-2019,
Civil Court - Kings, July 12, 2019
Hart, Geraldine, El al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02562,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 9, 2019, ended March 3, 2020
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Ms. Hart is a 74-year-old grandmother who lives alone in a public housing unit for the elderly. On May 30, 2017, a SWAT team (PO John Doe 1-10, PO Jane Doe) kicked in Ms. Hart's door when she was home alone. Officers threw her from her bed onto the floor in her nightgown, handcuffed her and made her frog walk into the living room while the SWAT team ransacked her home. Ms. Hart overheard members of the SWAT team saying this was the wrong place and Detective Rahman, who is thought to have been supervising the team, said "Yeah, well, someone has to go down for something." Neighbors heard the commotion and called Ms. Hart's 54-year-old son Mr. Kearns, who rushed from his own home over to the apartment. He was imme...
Mccain, Malik vs Det. Rahman, Waliur, et al.
Case # 17CV06171,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 23, 2017, ended May 9, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: A judge signed a search warrant based on two statements from confidential informants and affidavits that were false. Defendant Officers executed the warrant and falsely arrested Plaintiff for possession of marijuana. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed.
Brown, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 516887/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 5, 2017, ended October 1, 2018
$7,500 Settlement
Nelson, Cory, et al. vs Detective Rahman, Waliur, et al.
Case # 15CV04988,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 6, 2016, ended November 16, 2016
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers, under the guise of a search warrant, falsely arrested 3 Plaintiffs, placed them in excessively tight handcuffs, and brutalized them. Plaintiffs were taken to the 77th precinct and charged with various crimes. The DA declined to prosecute 3 of the Plaintiffs. One Plaintiff's case was dismissed at arraignments, one was ACD'd at arraignments, and one Plaintiff was given a DAT which was eventually dismissed.
Pendley, Javier, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04316,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 15, 2016, ended March 6, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff answered the door and saw Defendant Officer Rahman standing outside, who punched him in the face, forcibly entered the apartment, and searched it. Plaintiff was arrested and charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of Marihuana in the Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana, which were later dismissed after a judge discredited Det. Rahman's explanation for why he entered the apartment.
Wilson, Norris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510802/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 7, 2016
Mcgee, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515656/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 21, 2016
Complaint
Freeman, Sabra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06097,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 6, 2015, ended May 31, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at her neighbors apartment when Defendant Officers forcibly entered, arrested everyone inside, tightly handcuffed Plaintiff, and groped and searched her. Plaintiff was brought to the 77th precinct, searched again, and charged with PL 220.03 'Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree', which was ACD'd
Covington, Maurice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05329,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 13, 2015, ended October 4, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was sitting on a building's steps waiting for a friend. Officer Rahman then threw Plaintiff to the ground, kicked him, and charged him with Crim possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. Plaintiff was taken to the 77th precinct, strip searched, and given a DAT which was eventually dismissed. LAS Attorney Stephanie Fields handled this case. See related note.
Charles, Aaron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04510,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 21, 2015, ended September 16, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was sleeping at his friend's house when his neighbor woke him up at night telling him that his mom's house (few floor above) had cops. Plaintiff then went up to his mother's house and inquiries what was going on. Upon knowing that plaintiff was the son of the owner, plaintiff was arrested, together with his mom and brother who lived in the house. Plaintiff was then brought the precinct where he was charged with possession of marijuana. All charges were dismissed later.
Legrand, Vanardi vs P.O. Costin, John, et al.
Case # 15CV02906,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 19, 2015, ended May 23, 2016
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered and searched Plaintiff's apartment, arrested him, and took him to the 77th precinct, and charged him with possession of a controlled substance, which was "resolved in Plaintiff's favor".
Samms, Adolfo & Stanley, Takiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504644/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 24, 2015, ended August 21, 2015
$16,000 Settlement
Alleyne, Kashif, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01860,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 15, 2015, ended June 19, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On October 30, 2014, defendants knocked down the front door of plaintiffs' residences and entered. Plaintiffs were ordered to get on the floor and complied. Afraid, plaintiff Louisgarde shimmied over to the window. Defendants grabbed plaintiff Louisgarde, took his hand, then dropped him to the ground from the second floor perch, causing him to break his ankle upon impact. Plaintiff Louisgarde was then transported to the hospital and then to the police precinct. All charges brought against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
Daniels, Jasper vs Detective Lallave, Samuel, et al.
Case # 14CV06510,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014, ended July 8, 2015
$19,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order Regarding Settlement
Eley, Rachelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 006180/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 13, 2014, ended October 23, 2015
$37,500 Settlement
Pierre, Manouchka and Reid, Lataya vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008379/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 6, 2014, ended April 24, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Poag, William, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 005361/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 11, 2014, ended March 19, 2015
$28,000 Settlement
Walkin, Alan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01424,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2014, ended September 9, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers broke into and invaded the home of Plaintiffs and arrested them, brought them to the 77th precinct, and charged them with crim possession of stolen property, which the DA declined to prosecute.
Legrand, Laverson vs Police Officer Costin, John, et al.
Case # 14CV00348,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 24, 2014, ended July 8, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Laverson Legrand Complaint,
Laverson Legrand Settlement
Description: On September 15, 2011 in the vicinity of 222 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY in the 77th precinct, several police officers operating from the 77th precinct and/or Brooklyn Narcotics committed the following acts. At 6am, without either consent or an arrest warrant, lawful search warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion that plaintiff committed crime, unlawfully entered the building. March 8, 2013 - second unlawful search and arrests.
Washington, Algeria vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 017838/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 1, 2013, ended September 18, 2014
$17,500 Settlement
Chavous, Alma, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 010141/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 6, 2013, ended March 18, 2014
$14,500 Settlement
Calhoun v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV03489,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers illegally entered Plaintiff's home, arrested her, and took her into custody until she was eventually released without charge because the DA declined to prosecute the case.
Young v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04190,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$832,500 Settlement
12-cv-04190-WFK-RER.pdf,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers Sinclair and Rivera approached Mr. Young while he was sitting on a park bench and unjustifiably choked him to the point of unconsciousness. Other defendant officers arrived at the scene but waited to call an ambulance while Mr. Young was dying. As a result of this brutal choking, Mr. Young fell into a coma and died four months later, without ever regaining consciousness.
Gore et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV01613,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers forced their way into a bar, arrested Plaintiffs, and took them into custody. Plaintiff 1 was charged with crim possession of crack cocaine and Plaintiff 2 was charged with possession of marijuana and cocaine. All charges against both plaintiffs were eventually terminated in their favor.
Fletcher et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 14CV03546,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$125,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers broke into an apartment building and 7 different apartments with guns drawn, went into bedrooms where Plaintiffs were sleeping or visiting, assaulted them, and arrested them. Officer ransacked the building and Hundreds of dollars and personal property were taken from the building by the police and not returned. Plaintiffs were all charged with various crimes and all cases resulted in dismissals or ACDs.
Hicks et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV02044,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$225,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers illegally entered and searched a building where Plaintiffs were gathered. Plaintiffs were illegally strip searched, and held at a precinct for 2 days while officers got a search warrant for the previous locations. Plaintiffs were eventually released without charges, except for one whose charges resulted in dismissal.
Wilson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV01948,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested by undercover officer Rahman, charged with 195.05 and 221.05, unlawfully strip-searched, and detained. Charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
James v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03307,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$1,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers arrested Plaintiff for menacing in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, and being in a dispute over a drug transaction. During the arrest officers stole $152.00 and strip searched the Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges, stolen property, false arrest, police harassment, and falsifying documents.
Walker v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV02519,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers falsely arrested Plaintiff for marijuana using excessively tight handcuffs and stole her property. Plaintiff was strip searched at precinct and charged with OGA, resisting arrest, and harassment, which were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Johnson v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV03534,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY,
$60,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers forced their way into a bar, arrested Plaintiffs at gunpoint, and took them into custody. The DA declined to prosecute Plaintiff 1 while Plaintiff 2 was charged with possession of narcotics and gambling. All charges against Plaintiff 2 were eventually dismissed.
Cain v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV00529,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY,
$40,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Ferdinand v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV08542,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY,
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers falsely arrested Plaintiff and searched his apartment. No specifications on charges in complaint.