Woody Williams

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $188,500 total settlements.

Nathaniel, Brandon, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03471, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 7, 2014, ended May 15, 2015
$73,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2013, May 22, 2013, June 22, 2013, October 23, 2013, October 25, 2013 (2 separate occasions), and November 9, 2013, Plaintiffs were unlawfully stopped and searched by officers. On these separate occasions, Plaintiffs were either driving, walking, standing next to a parked vehicle, or at a deli lawfully when stopped. In each incident, Plaintiffs were forcibly patted down and had their vehicles searched when vehicles were involved. The officers offered either no explanation or false excuse as to why Plaintiffs were stopped. As part of the October 25, 2013 incident, one plaintiff was falsely charged with an offense and the charge was eventually dismissed. The November 9, 2013 incident at the deli invo...

Faine et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03299, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$115,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint

Williams III v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV06900, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Officer Woody Williams claims he was wrongfully suspended by Captain Macke for being unshaven and using his cell phone in retaliation for confronting Macke who called him? the N-word. Defendant Inspector Maloney investigated the incident and suspended Officer Williams without pay.