Named in 10 known lawsuits, $345,000 total settlements.
Bah, Thierno vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026964/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 7, 2020
Alvarez, Darvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033902/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 22, 2019, ended April 26, 2021
$50,000 Settlement
Fofana, Moussa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030330/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 4, 2019
Complaint
Description: On December 28, 2018, plaintiffs Moussa Fofana et al (6 others) were falsely stopped and arrested by defendants Officer Eula Harris (Shield No. 9247), defendant Officer Wilfredo Benitez (Shield 5619), and officers John Doe. As a result, they were maliciously prosecuted and suffered severe emotional distress. Additionally, defendant Officers have a history of discriminating against those of African descent (like the plaintiffs), and the City of New York's failure to stop this practice and negligent hiring and training constitutes a disregard for human life and the rights of private citizens.
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Sumbundu, Bangaly vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030331/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 4, 2019, ended October 22, 2020
$80,000 Settlement
Sidibeh, Mahamadou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028290/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2019
Douglas, Montrelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025213/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 2, 2019, ended October 25, 2021
$75,000 Settlement
Hydara, Mahamadou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022827/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 18, 2019, ended April 11, 2022
$5,000 Settlement
Touray, Saibo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021186/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 30, 2019, ended January 13, 2020
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 2, 2017, Mr. Saibo Touray was waiting outside a residence in the Bronx. Officers Harris and Benitez stopped Mr. Touray. After Mr. Touray asked why he was being arrested, he was thrown to the ground and injured in the process. He was transported to the 44th Precinct, booked, and arraigned on December 4, 2017. He was charged, made court appearances, and the matter was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal on October 5, 2018.
Ourotcha, Moutawakil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030342/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 3, 2018, ended April 9, 2021
$25,000 Settlement
Igle, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302834/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2015, ended August 13, 2019
$75,000 Settlement