James Grant

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits.

Pauling, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514034/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, June 27, 2019
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 22, 2019, Police Officer James M. Grant and other officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, handcuffed, seized and arrested Plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner without warrant or any legal justification. Because of this, Plaintiff suffered permanent bodily injury in and about his head, neck, back, body and limbs. A criminal action against Plaintiff was commenced on or about February 22, 2019, but it was terminated favorably.

Suarez, Hopeton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 524735/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, December 11, 2018
Complaint
Description: On October 5, 2017 the Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle on Linden Boulevard and Flatbush Avenue in Kings County NY. The Plaintiff parked his car in a legal spot and then police officers approached the motor vehicle without lights/ sirens and ordered the Plaintiff to step out of his car, and without probable cause searched the motor vehicle and Plaintiff was not given any reason as to why the motor vehicle was being searched. Plaintiff was battered and assaulted. Plaintiff was taken to the 70th precinct and put in a holding cell and was interrogated. Plaintiff was then taken to Central Booking and was seen by a judge and then the charges against Plaintiff were dropped. Plaintiff suffered physical injuries...

Canning, Erin vs Officer Rodriguez, et al.
Case # 15CV05873, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 4, 2016, ended April 11, 2016
Zero Disposition

Franzone, Georgette, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05282, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2014, ended April 9, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about September 23, 2009, NYPD officers got involved in a criminal scheme, which a co-defendant had initiated against her business partner, Plaintiff 1, and three legal entities, Plaintiffs 2-4, with which Plaintiff 1 was associated. The scheme involved fraud, embezzlement, conversion, and other criminal activities. Active or retired NYPD officers – Farije Tonuzi-Sheridan, Juan Tejera, James Grant, Ann Guerin, Hanna Tonuzi Alvarez, Frank Alvarez, Joseph Trischitta, Marco Venezia, and William Masso – assisted in the scheme by committing various unlawful acts. About September 23, 2009, co-conspirators contacted former NYPD officer Farije Tonuzi-Sheridan, who they knew, concerning the criminal scheme. Tonu...

Franzone, Georgette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016633/2011, Supreme Court - Kings, October 18, 2011, ended June 16, 2017
Administrative Closing