Shante L. Terrell

Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $263,502 total settlements.

Nieuenkirk, Kyle, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520298/2021, Supreme Court - Kings, August 24, 2021
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2020 Plaintiffs Nieuenkirk, Morris (who was pregnant), and Foxworth were lawfully present in a vehicle in the area of President Street and Franklin Avenue when they were approached by Det. Paul Mallilo and POs Essence A. Jackson, Shante L. Terrell, and John Does, who unlawfully grabbed Plaintiff Nieuenkirk and dragged them out of the vehicle. POs punched Plaintiff Nieuenkirk repeatedly with fists and flashlights, maced him, pinned him against a motor vehicle, struck him with elbows, and forcefully placed him in handcuffs. Plaintiff Morris was punched and pushed to the ground. POs denied Plaintiff Morris's requests for medical attention and confiscated several of her personal items. Plaintiff Fo...

Marrero, Anibal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV06091, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 29, 2020, ended November 4, 2024
$112,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 20, 2019, the Plaintiff was injured and hospitalized due to excessive force during an arrest. A few days later upon release from the hospital and into police custody, the plaintiff was arraigned before a judge and released from custody. On March 6, 2020, the plaintiff was again arrested and excessive forced was used by the defendants.

Valez, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522502/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, October 23, 2019, ended September 27, 2021
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 30, 2019, police officers D.T. Christop E. Galvez, Det. Shante Terrell, and Det. Tearle Connell assaulted and battered plaintiff Joseph Valez without probable cause in front of 870 41st st. in Brooklyn. Detective Terrell struck plaintiff, causing severe personal injuries.

Applewhite, Ashford vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV02981, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 31, 2018, ended January 25, 2019
$20,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers broke into Plaintiff's home as Plaintiff was asleep, seized him, and searched his home only to find prescription medication which was, in fact, personally prescribed. Plaintiff was then formally arrested for unlawful possession of medication containing amphetamine and dextroamphetamine.

Avery, Charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06418, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 7, 2016, ended December 13, 2016
$8,501 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff while he was walking, arrested him, took him to a precinct, and told him he had a warrant. Plaintiff was charged with selling drugs but all charges were later dismissed.

Canales, Julio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04823, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 27, 2015, ended January 3, 2018
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers grabbed and searched Plaintiff at a subway station and arrested him for medication he was prescribed. Plaintiff was taken to the 76th Precinct, strip-searched, and given a DAT for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, which was ACD'd at arraignments.

Viscuso v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV05180, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint, Stipulation