Named in 3 known lawsuits, $72,500 total settlements.
Tess, Clint vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV06542,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 19, 2018, ended May 3, 2021
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 16, 2016, in the vicinity of Surf Avenue and West 5th Street in Brooklyn, NY, plaintiff was driving with two friends. Plaintiff was pulled over by Police Officer Francis Jackson and L.t. Kautter. These officers falsely told plaintiff that he had two suspended licenses and two warrants. Plaintiff was taken behind the police car and handcuffed. Police Officer Eltabib and Police Officer John Sanchez arrived on the scene. Eltabib, without cause, shoved plaintiff, causing him to fall backwards. The other officers failed to intervene. Plaintiff, who has sickle cell anemia, was in severe pain and breathing heavily after the hit and asked to be taken to the hospital 15-20 times but was denied. Plaintif...
Charles, Mariah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515418/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 30, 2018
Complaint
Description: On April 28, 2017 Plaintiff Charles was arrested by Defendant Sgt. Hussameldin while walking to school with a friend. Hussameldin asked Charles where she was going and for ID, then proceeded to grab her and stop her from continuing on to school. Hussameldin forced her to the ground and handcuffed her, the force used in doing so left bruises. Charles indicated she felt ill and was going to vomit but was denied medical attention and taken to the precinct before eventually allowed medical care. Charles was charged based on false statements submitted by Hussameldin and has suffered from pain, anxiety, mental anguish, and humiliation as a result.
Manrique, Johan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04736,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 14, 2014, ended April 17, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The Plaintiffs, Michael and Johan are brothers. On February 13, 2014, the Plaintiffs' father was clearing snow from the street using a snowblower. Someone called the police on the Plaintiffs' father because of the output of the snow blower. The Plaintiffs attended the scene to assist their father. When the police arrived, Johan was arguing with the person who called the police. An unidentified NYPD officer tackled Johan and placed a knee on his head. Michael questioned the use of force on his brother. In response,. Defendant, Haitham Hussameldin (Shield No. 4514) tackled Michael and threw him to the ground, causing bruising to his arms and body. The Plaintiffs were both transported to the Precinct, where the De...