Named in 2 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Bifulco, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151603/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, June 17, 2015, ended September 11, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 23, 2013 Plaintiff was preparing to eat dinner at the homeless shelter where he resided when an unknown individual approached, said "I should kick your ass," and proceeded to physically attack Plaintiff, severely bruising Plaintiff's ribs and scratching Plaintiff's face. There were approximately 20 - 30 witnesses and the attack was captured by surveillance cameras. Employees stopped the attack and it was obvious by Plaintiff's injuries and the lack of injuries on his attacker that Plaintiff was the victim. PO Bekim Xhudo, Sgt. Gabriel Zambrano, Sgt. Bennett, Lt. Gonzalez, and/or POs John Does 1-10 responded and confirmed through witness interviews, surveillance cameras, and physical injuries that Pl...
Troy, Gerard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161806/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, December 1, 2014
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2014, Troy D. Gerard (plaintiff) was lawfully outside a subway station when he was assaulted and battered by Police Officer Christopher Villaneuva, Bekin Xhudo, John Does (defendants), knowingly, intentionally and willfully without probable cause or as the result of an appropriate arrest. The defendant was then maliciously prosecuted before charges were dropped.
NYPD were negligent in their hiring, training and supervision.