Named in 14 known lawsuits, $650,650 total settlements.
Reyes, Kelvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03326,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 5, 2016, ended February 17, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 3, 2012, Plaintiff went outside his apartment building to smoke a cigarette and had returned to his apartment when Detectives Guzman and Larsen entered Plaintiff's home and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct where he was held for several hours and improperly strip-searched by Detectives Guzman and Larsen. The improper strip search yielded no evidence of any guns, drugs, or
contraband. Nonetheless, Plaintiff was transferred to Central Booking and arraigned on a criminal complaint based on false allegations provided by Detectives Guzman and Larsen. The complaint alleged Plaintiff knowingly and
unlawfully sold marijuana, resisted arrest, and knowingly and unlawfully possessed marijuana in a...
Garcia, Adamirka vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07581,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 9, 2014, ended May 2, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered Plaintiff's apartment, searched Plaintiff's person and apartment, arrested her, took her to the 47th Precinct, charged her with OGA, Dis Con, and Resisting Arrest, which were later ACD'd.
Rodriguez, Antonio and Rodriguez, Olga vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03273,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 6, 2014, ended September 8, 2015
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff 1 was handcuffed and physically assaulted by defendant officers. Defendant officers searched home causing damage. Plaintiff 2 was given a summons for possession of marijuana and plaintiff 1 was transported to the 46th precinct and then was taken to the hospital. Neither plaintiffs were formally charged.
Lattimore, Dameon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307286/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 18, 2014, ended July 22, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
White, Cleveland vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06884,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 4, 2013, ended November 17, 2016
$120,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was in the lobby of a residence, took him outside and searched his bag 3 times, handcuffed him using excessive force, and charged him with possession of a controlled substance.
Chavis, Milton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302965/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 25, 2013, ended May 27, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Harvey, Johnnie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03375,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 21, 2013, ended June 6, 2014
$33,150 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On August 11, 2010, Defendant Officers Duncan, Bonilla, Jerez, and Bryant stopped Plaintiff, tightly handcuffed him, and slammed a police door on him while taking him into custody. On January 23, 2011, Defendant Officer Barry and UC stopped Plaintiff, tightly handcuffed him, taken to a precinct and charged with 221.40, 221.10(1), and 221.05 , which were eventually dismissed in Plaintiff's favor.
Soto-Caballero, Lynette and Caballero, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020603/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 25, 2013, ended February 23, 2015
$80,000 Settlement
G.B. By Mng Guillen, Marcia and Guillen, Brittany vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00616,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 30, 2013, ended November 14, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers entered residence, handcuffed plaintiffs and arrested them.
Reyes v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV03326,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: defendants entered plaintiff's apt. an arrested plaintiff, took him to precinct where plaintiff was strip searched and charged with possession of marijuana and resisting arrest. Judge dismissed the charge.
Pierce v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV01544,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$85,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officer Lisa grabbed Plaintiff's arm while she was in a deli, escorted her outside, unzipped her top, exposing her bra to passersby, and placed her hand inside Plaintiff's bra. Officer Lisa then searched Plaintiff's bags and told Plaintiff she was free to go home after finding nothing. Officer Larsenn observed the event and failed to intervene.
Bailey v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV01841,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$90,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff on the street, assaulted him using fists, boots, a metal object, and mace, resulting in Plaintiff's 8 day hospitalization. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, which was later dismissed in the interest of justice.
Garcia et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV07470,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered a residence illegally and found contraband. They arrested all Plaintiffs/residents and brought them to the 50th Precinct. Officers did not secure the apartment when they left allowing it to be vandalized and property to be stolen.
Labrew v. The City of New York
Case # 07CV04641,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint