Named in 14 known lawsuits, $302,115 total settlements.
Gray, Adam, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV06610,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 19, 2021
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2020, plaintiff while in the street photographing, was forcibly pushed to the ground by P.O. Luigi Tirro. Plaintiff was then pulled from the sidewalk and restrained by Lieutenant Robert Cattani and PO Tirro. Plaintiff was t surrounded by officers including PO Nicholas Terrent and handcuffed. Plaintiff was then re-cuffed and detained by PO Leonel Girron and Adam Muniz. Plaintiff repeatedly explained that he was a member of the press and asked that defendants look at his credentials, to no avail. Lieutenant Daniel Gallagher was informed by plaintiff that he was a member of the press, but Lieutenant Gallagher ignored the statement and instructed that the plaintiff be taken away and charged. Inspect Sp...
Melendez, Giselle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV05390,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 10, 2018, ended June 16, 2020
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 19, 2017, Ms. Melendez was a passenger in her boyfriend's vehicle which was pulled over for running a red light at 1am. Ms. Melendez began to film Sgt. Tavarez and Officer Thomas as they placed her boyfriend under arrest with unnecessary roughness. Tavarez demanded she stop filming, despite not interfering with them in any way, and proceeded to push her into the car, punch her in the face (causing her to briefly lose consciousness),and grab hold of her hair to bang her head into the car. She was then handcuffed and placed in the police car with her boyfriend (Sgt. Sanchez and Lt. Morales arrived at the scene and also contributed to the arrest). Ms. Melendez, in police custody, was taken to the ER where...
Lane, Tressie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022701/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 9, 2018, ended November 30, 2019
$21,115 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 18, 2017, around 11:30 PM, Several police officers including PO Kerlyn Rodriguez, and Sergeant Keith Hockaday, were on duty and in the vicinity of Canal Street West and East 138th Street, County of Bronx where Plaintiff was lawfully present and doing nothing illegal, improper, or acting suspicious in any way. For no reason, and based on fraud, perjury and misrepresentations, and summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, searched, seized and detained in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was further subjected to a strip search without legal justification. Thereafter Plaintiff was falsely and maliciously prosecuted, where he remained incarcerated for over 24 hours. Plaintiff s...
Sen, Binijuktya, vs City of New York. et al.
Case # 17CV00744,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 1, 2017, ended January 16, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2016, plaintiff was participating in a protest against police brutality when he was arrested for civil disobedience. During the arrest plaintiff was unjustifiably thrown to the ground and assaulted by defendant police officers. As plaintiff was taken to the ground, his wallet and hat, which he was holding in his hand, both fell out of his hand. As he reached out for them a defendant officer proceeded to hit his outstretched arm, breaking plaintiff’s arm.
Mcconnell, Quwand vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 513242/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 9, 2016, ended February 2, 2018
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 7, 2015, plaintiff was unlawfully stopped, detained, arrested and injured by defendant NYPD officers Scott Carley (Shield No. 29078), Kevin Ulrich (Shield No. 16881), and Alix Guy (Shield No. 04945), along with defendant NYPD sergeant Keith Hockaday (Shield No. 986) and unnamed defendant NYPD officers, on a Brooklyn street. Defendants used improper holds and techniques when physically arresting plaintiff, which caused him serious injury. Defendants proceeded to initiate a malicious prosecution against plaintiff. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed on September 28, 2015.
Foster, Yvette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05308,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 11, 2014, ended May 27, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 7, 2014 in Brooklyn, Plaintiff asked Officers of the NYPD what they were doing when they were allegedly arresting and assaulting the father of Plaintiff's child. As a result, the officers arrested Plaintiff without cause and brought her to their station for processing without any offense being committed. Defendant police officers would eventually seek to charge Plaintiff with obstructing governmental administration. Plaintiff alleges false arrest, unlawful search and seizure, malicious prosecution, excessive force, and failure to intervene.
Gousby, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 309117/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 24, 2011, ended December 16, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Brown, Shadeesha, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV01068,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 15, 2011, ended May 30, 2013
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered an apartment where Plaintiffs were overnight guests. Plaintiff 1 was handcuffed on the ground and Plaintiff 2 was forced to stand naked at gunpoint for 40 minutes. Finally, Plaintiff 2 was permitted to put on clothes and both Plaintiffs were taken to PSA 7, held for four hours, before being released without being charged for any offense.
Gousby v. City of New York
Case # 309117/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint
Casanova v. City of New York
Case # 309619/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint
Griffin v. New York City et al
Case # 11CV02111,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
McGill v. City of New York, et al
Case # 01CV03467,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Roper v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV04347,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Dent v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV01598,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$13,500 Settlement
Stipulation
