Named in 3 known lawsuits, $210,000 total settlements.
Lewis, Kingsley Ii vs P.O. Kroski, Stephan, et al.
Case # 152386/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, June 12, 2017, ended September 17, 2025
$210,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2014 at approximately 8:00 PM, Plaintif was walking through a NYCHA complex when he was approached by Officers Stephan Kroski, James Feola, Frankie Soler and other unknown officers. Without cause, the officers threw Plaintiff to the ground, stepped on, kicked, punched, stomped, brutalized and beat up Plaintiff, prior to and while being handcuffed and forcibly detained. The officers took Plaintiff to the hospital by ambulance. Plaintiff was charged with, among other things, possession of a controlled substance. All charges were later dismissed.
Boone, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153459/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, April 16, 2015, ended October 26, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On October 8, 2013, Defendants Police Officers James Feola and "John Doe" assaulted and battered Plaintiff, causing severe physical and mental injuries for which Plaintiff had to incur medical expenses and could not perform his usual duties. Defendants searched and handcuffed Plaintiff and then, without investigation, falsely arrested him. Defendants fabricated information against the Plaintiff, and because of the criminal proceedings Plaintiff was imprisoned until on or about January 17, 2014.
Jimenez, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153460/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, April 16, 2015
Complaint
Description: On October 8, 2013, Plaintiff was unlawfully assaulted by NYPD Defendants without just cause or provocation. NYPD Defendants intentionally committed acts which caused the Plaintiff to apprehend that he was in imminent danger of being harmfully and offensively contacted by the Defendants. Defendants ordered Plaintiff to put his hands up, invasively searched him, handcuffed him, and paraded him in public. Plaintiff was detained for an excessive and extended period of time before ultimately released and completely exonerated. The prosecution of Plaintiff was fully dismissed and terminated in favor of the Plaintiff.