Named in 5 known lawsuits, $288,000 total settlements.
Thomas, Dillon, et al. vs P.O. Dash, Latasha, et al.
Case # 15CV03140,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 14, 2016, ended December 14, 2016
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer John Does entered Plaintiff's residence with guns drawn, assaulted Plaintiffs, arrested them, and charged them with multiple felonies. Defendant Officer Dash failed to disclose exculpatory evidence that resulted in all charges being dismissed.
Faltine, Kiama, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03263,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 2, 2014, ended March 16, 2015
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 14, 2012, Plaintiffs were resided within the subject premises with their mother and one plaintiff's two infant sons when officers attempted to unlawfully enter the premises. These officers include Joseph Hayward, William Schumacher, Jose Alvarez, Mckiver, and others. They attempted to lure Plaintiffs to open the door so that they could conduct a warrantless search by forcing a third party knock on Plaintiffs' door, asking for Plaintiffs' mother. Once refused entry, the officers began to bang and pound loudly on the door, causing the mother and the infants distress. The officers then informed the mother that they would call the emergency medical services to enter into the premises so that she ...
Slade, Melissa, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02285,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2014, ended October 10, 2014
$23,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 23, 2013, Plaintiffs, who are all related, were staying over at one plaintiff's residence after a family get together. After their neighbor had a verbal altercation with one of the plaintiffs, officers arrived outside of the building. These officers include Wayne S. Forde, Robert Schierenbeck, Michael Raimo, Timothy Fox, Vincent Salerno, Robert Aasheim, William Stevens, and Patrick Graney. The officers kicked and banged on Plaintiffs' door, and threatened to break down the door. A Plaintiff opened the door to see what the officers wanted, and was pointed by a gun, grabbed, and handcuffed. The officers entered the apartment without a search warrant. During the intrusion, the officers pointed guns at...
Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2013 NYPD Officers unlawfully broke down the door to Plaintiffs' apartment and falsely accused Plaintiffs of possessing an unlicensed firearm. Plaintiff Michelle Bell was handcuffed in the apartment for approximately 3 hours. Plaintiff Joshua Bell-Simon was thrown to the ground where officers pointed rifles at him and one pinned him to the ground with foot. He was arrested at the apartment and transported to the 73rd precinct. After approximately 24 hours in custody, he was released with no charges filed against him. Plaintiff Larvelle Bell was escorted at gun-point to a room where he was kicked to the ground. Larvelle witnessed officers destroying property in the apartment before he was unlawfully ...
Faltine, Patricia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06106,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 6, 2013, ended June 2, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 14, 2012, plaintiff resided with her two sons and infant grandsons within an apartment building on Sutter Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Prior to subject incident, defendant officers Schumacher, Hayward and others accosted a non-party, Williams for trespassing, within the building. Officers took Williams to the front door of the subject premises, and asked her to knock on the door so they could forcibly gain entry into the apartment to conduct an illegal and warrantless search. Plaintiff was woken up by one of her sons and found police on the outside of her door. She would not open the door without a warrant which the officers did not have. Officers pounded on the door and upset the plaintiff's grandkids. Offi...