Named in 8 known lawsuits, $677,500 total settlements.
Cato, Danee, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703535/2021,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 17, 2021
Lucas, Trevor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03494,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 25, 2019, ended October 26, 2020
$525,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2014, the Queens County District Attorney issued a press release, identifying Plaintiff Lucas as someone conspiring with others to commit murder. Plaintiff Lucas was arrested on September 16, 2014. Defendant NYPD officers prepared false documents claiming Plaintiff Lucas's role in conspiracy murder. Plaintiff Lucas convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree. Conviction overturned on November 14, 2018.
Nicholas, Jason B. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09896,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 7, 2015, ended October 17, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff, a photographer for the daily news, was riding his bike on assignment when a former cop ran over his foot with his car and then tried to hit him. The former cop then tried to tackle Plaintiff and assaulted him. However, police officers arrived at the scene, arrested Plaintiff, and charged him with assault in the second and third degree and criminal mischief in the third degree, which were eventually dismissed.
Boatwright, Darnell vs Police Officer Weldon, et al.
Case # 14CV06975,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 1, 2014, ended October 6, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the evening of April 27, 2012, Plaintiff Boatwright was in the backyard of 167-02 Baisley Blvd. in Queens County, New York. He was there as an invitee with other people for a social function. On the same night, Defendant Police Officers were present to execute a search warrant for the subject premises. The Defendant Police Officers forcibly entered the premises with weapons drawn and then entered the rear yard where they encountered the Plaintiff seated with other invitees. The Plaintiff had his hands flat and in plain view on the table. The Defendants recovered marijuana from one of the guests that was seated at the same table as the Plaintiff, but the Plaintiff did not possess any contraband. The Defendant...
Dunn, Mattie vs P.O. Lohman, Aaron, et al.
Case # 400482/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, April 16, 2014, ended October 2, 2018
Zero Disposition
Hooi, Derrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06010,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 28, 2013, ended April 3, 2015
$72,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2012, Defendants FERRARI, BRACERO and DOE 1 (“Individual Defendants”) accosted, assaulted and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was walking down the block when a vehicle pulled up alongside Plaintiff, almost hitting him. Three men jumped out of the vehicle, scaring Plaintiff, and he ran from them. One of the three men chased Plaintiff on foot while the other two pursued Plaintiff in the vehicle. The unmarked vehicle and the man on foot caught up to Plaintiff and began to kick and punch him. JOHN DOE 1 punched Plaintiff in the head. Defendant Ferrari hit Plaintiff in the head with a blunt object, opening a wound towards the top of Plaintiff's head. Plaintiff was then handcuffed, put in the unmarked ve...
Varlack, Tynearia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00116,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 14, 2013, ended September 29, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2011 plaintiff Tynearia Varlack was on a bus when defendant Matthew Tiernan, Matthew Lewis, Jeffrey Smith, and Aaron Klein entered said bus and ordered plaintiff to stand up. The plaintiff asked what they had done to which the officers responded by saying you know what you did. The plaintiff had committed no crimes or offenses prior to boarding the bus. The defendants all participated in grabbing plaintiff, punching her in the face and neck, and throwing her to the floor causing her face to strike the floor. This resulted in injuries to claimant's face, mouth, teeth, neck, and back. Defendants shoved plaintiff into a gate and then into a police vehicle. Upon information, the defendants were loo...
Baines et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02846,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Stipulation (attorney's fees)