Named in 4 known lawsuits, $71,000 total settlements.
Jassey, Sulyaman vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 821154/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 27, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about July 4, 2014 Plaintiff was approached by Det. Daniel Hull, Lt. Leo James, PO John Reiber, Det. Francisco Leon, Det. Frank Monge, and POs John and Jane Does without justification. POs unlawfully searched Plaintiff and discovered no contraband but nevertheless arrested Plaintiff with excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 40th Precinct where he was questioned regarding an alleged robbery. While there POs also made false statements to the District Attorney that they observed Plaintiff committing crimes. That afternoon, POs subjected Plaintiff to a photo lineup where he was the only member wearing a design that matched the victim's description. As a result of POs' unduly suggestive procedure the vi...
Davila, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09802,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 8, 2016, ended November 14, 2016
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was crossing the street when he was almost hit by a police car. Plaintiff went over to the car to get the names of the Defendant Officers when they ignored him and Plaintiff went back to his car. Defendant Officers then grabbed Plaintiff, slammed him into the car mirror, arrested him, and charged him with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.
Diaz, Porfirio, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01169,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 25, 2013, ended November 12, 2013
$26,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On November 26, 2011, Plaintiffs Diaz, Taveras and Guzman were in a parked automobile when Defendant Officer Evan Johnson opened Diaz’ door and pulled him out. Defendant Johnson threw Plaintiff Diaz to the ground, assaulted him, and cuffed him. Defendants Taveras and Guzman were similarly pulled from the vehicle and arrested by other officers. All of the Plaintiffs were taken to the 46th Precinct. There Diaz was strip searched, after which he lost consciousness. He was taken for medical treatment and diagnosed with a concussion from Defendant Officer Johnson’s excessive and unprovoked assault. Defendant Guzman was taken to central booking and released after appearing before a judge. Defendant Taveras was...
Fontaine, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306120/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 20, 2012, ended May 13, 2014
$15,000 Settlement