Named in 2 known lawsuits, $47,500 total settlements.
Williams, Philip vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160664/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, December 4, 2017, ended May 24, 2019
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 6, 2015, the plaintiff, Philip Williams, was wearing a Darth Vader costume and lawfully walking by 1514 Broadway, New York, when he was suddenly and unlawfully detained and held by the defendants against his will and without probable cause. The plaintiff was detained without an explanation.
The defendants provided false information to the prosecutor of the criminal action against the plaintiff. The criminal charges brought against the plaintiff were dismissed by the court on September 6, 2016, and terminated in the plaintiff's favor.
Springer, Fabien vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06616,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 19, 2015, ended March 30, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Police responded to a dispute between Plaintiff's girlfriend and child's mother in the hallway of Plaintiff's apartment building. When Plaintiff went to leave, officers grabbed him, assaulted him, took him to the70th precinct, and then later released after the DA declined to prosecute.
