Vitaliy Zelikov

Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $469,500 total settlements.

Albert, Zaquanna Indiv'ly. & P/n/g of I, Z & S, Z vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03957, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 20, 2017, ended February 12, 2021
$122,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 4, 2016, Ms. Albert, Mr. Small, Albert's son, and their infant son were driving home when they were cut off by a swerving car driven by defendant Officer Isaacs. Isaacs was off-duty at the time. At a traffic light, Mr. Small got out of his car and approached defendant Isaacs' car. Defendant Isaacs rolled down his window and shot Mr. Small three times, in full view of Ms. Albert and their children. When they arrived at the scene, defendant Officers Scarlatelli, Zelikov, Tavares, and Corso physically prevented Ms. Albert and her children from aiding Mr. Small. Defendants Scarlatelli, Zelikov, Tavares, and Corso then removed Ms. Albert and her children to an NYPD precinct, where defendant Detectives Solomo...

Small, Wenona D. as Adm of Small, Delrawn D., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04315, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 10, 2017, ended November 29, 2021
$195,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2016, plaintiffs (partner of deceased and her children) were driving home from a party with the deceased when an erratic driver cut them off and nearly hit their car. The driver was an off-duty NYPD officer, Wayne Issacs. When both cars stopped next to each other at a traffic light, the deceased got out of his car and approached Issacs's car. Issacs rolled down his window, pulled out a gun, and shot the deceased three times with his NYPD-required firearm. The plaintiffs were approximately seven feet away, and watched unobstructed as Issacs shot the deceased. Issacs did not attend to the deceased after shooting him, calling a Police Benevolent Association representative before calling 911. EMTS and ad...

Bonner, Marcus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00368, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 2, 2016, ended February 21, 2017
$77,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint, Settlement
Description: While defendant was on a public sidewalk, defendant Officers assaulted him, tasered him, struck him with a baton, and took him to the 75th precinct where he was sent to the hospital. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest, which was later dismissed.

J., A.A. an Infant By Mng Manigault, Carla, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011974/2015, Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2015

Li, Gary vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05846, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 5, 2014, ended June 25, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 18, 2013, at approximately 4:10 p.m., plaintiff was driving his car in Manhattan. In response to a traffic directive by NYPD Officer Guerly Camille, plaintiff was explaining that he was unable to move due to a car behind him, at which point Sgt. Vitaliy Zelikov punched plaintiff, dragged him out of his car, forcibly handcuffed him, and took him to the 18th Precinct, then to Roosevelt Hospital for treatment of a head injury and hypertension. He was falsely charged with multiple offenses, all of which were finally dismissed on July 7, 2014.

Miles, Quentin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00501, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 1, 2013, ended July 24, 2013
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 6, 2011 plaintiff Quentin Miles was walking in the vicinity of Nostrand Ave when he walked by Defendant Akiya David. As the plaintiff passed by the defendant asked the plaintiff "what are you lacking at, you think you're tough, I got something for you". The plaintiff responded in substance with "you just stay there and do your job." The plaintiff proceeded to walk to his residence located in Kings County. A few minutes later the plaintiff's uncle came to the plaintiff's apartment and told plaintiff members of the NYPD were downstairs and wanted to speak with him. The plaintiff proceeded to go downstairs where he observed defendant Akiya David, and "JOHN DOE" outside of his building. Defendant Akiya and ...