Samet O. Gulu

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.

Douglas, Charles, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 153606/2021, Supreme Court - New York, April 15, 2021
Complaint
Description: Charles Douglas: On May 31, 2020, at around 11:30 PM, Plaintiff Douglas and his three friends arrived in Union Square, where a group protesting police brutality in the wake of George Floyd’s death had just departed. Plaintiff and his friends stood on the street to observe when Defendant Officer John Doe #1 approached them and told them to "Go away". Plaintiff and his friends complied. As Plaintiff walked away Defendant Doe #1 pushed him. Plaintiff asked not to be pushed. After this comment, Defendant Doe ordered Defendant Doe #2-7 to arrest him. The defendants forced Plaintiff to the ground. Defendant Doe #2 put Plaintiff in handcuffs. Plaintiff was then taken several blocks away and placed on the sidewalk wit...

Colon, Edwin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05470, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2017, ended July 16, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrived at 794 Flushing Ave and screamed, with profanity, to be let into the building. The officers eventually broke into the building and rushed up the stairs towards the Plaintiffs' apartment. Three of the Plaintiffs were handcuffed and placed in a police vehicle, while the fourth was struck by the officers and not allowed to return to her home. A warrant-less search of the home was conducted and no illegal substances were discovered. Eventually, all four Plaintiffs were taken to the precinct and placed in holding cells. They were all charged with OGA and all of the cases were dismissed.