Named in 6 known lawsuits, $8,210,000 total settlements.
Cedeno, Frachis vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 826158/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 18, 2025
Smith, Sharonda vs City of New York
Case # 023995/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 23, 2020
Complaint
Description: On March 20, 2017 at 6:00 am, Plaintiff Sharonda Smith, and her roommate
were lawfully present inside of their apartment located at 20 Richman Plaza, Apt. 31H, Bronx when Defendant police officers Patrick Swayne, Jeffrey, Marika Regnier and unknown officers John Doe #s 1- 4 forcefully entered without consent, warrant or probable cause. Defendants subjected the plaintiff to an unlawful search, false arrest, and false imprisonment, unlawfully handcuffed plaintiff and transported her to the 46th Precinct against her will where she was unlawfully fingerprinted, photographed and detained in a holding cell for many hours. Thenafter she was
transported to Bronx Central Booking where she was held for many hours. The Br...
White, Cleveland vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029121/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 20, 2018
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2017, Cleveland White was stopped by Officer Hossain while driving near E. Fordham Road in the Bronx. Officer Hossain initially indicated that White would receive a ticket but left without issuing any. About thirty minutes later, seven unidentified officers arrived at White's residence, alleging that he had assaulted an officer, which he denied. White was subsequently detained, arrested, and subjected to a search without apparent cause. He was held for nearly 24 hours before release. White claims this arrest led to further parole violations, causing ongoing damages, and he alleges excessive force, false arrest, and violations of his constitutional rights by the NYPD and the City of New York.
Borrelli, Robert, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05841,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 27, 2015, ended January 31, 2017
$1,275,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Cronin came up to Plaintiff's car and shot inside repeatedly with his service weapon. Officer Cronin had been heavily drinking that night and was indicted on charges of attempted murder, assault, and DWI. Sgt. Ching knew the officer had been drinking and allowed him to drive.
Felice, Joseph, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05842,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 27, 2015, ended January 31, 2017
$6,900,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Stipulation and Order of Dismissal
Description: Plaintiff and friend were driving home and stopped at a yellow light. Nearby intoxicated, defendant officer exited his vehicle and pulled out his NYPD issued gun and began shooting at plaintiff's friend's vehicle. The defendant's bullets repeatedly shot the plaintiff, while the plaintiff's friend managed to hide under the dashboard before the gun shots moved to the left driver's side. Plaintiff's friend drove off and rushed his friend to the hospital once the shooting stopped. Defendant officer drove away after the incident. A grand jury issued the indictments against the defendant officer: attempted murder in the second degree, assault in the first degree and operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The pl...
Reed, Gregory vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022942/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 26, 2014, ended February 19, 2015
$35,000 Settlement