Named in 7 known lawsuits, $129,500 total settlements.
Matieu, Yves vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV05387,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 9, 2021, ended March 7, 2022
$19,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 4, 2020, plaintiff was peacefully and lawfully protesting in support of the Black Lives Matter movement when he was struck by P.O.s O'Brien, Gregory J. McNamara, Lt. John J. Egan and thrown to the ground. Plaintiff was punched repeatedly in the face by the officers. Other police officers were standing nearby but did nothing to help plaintiff. The officers arrested and detained plaintiff without reason or justification.
Kertley, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 009896/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 26, 2016, ended March 29, 2017
Zero Disposition
Brown, Lance vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00967,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 20, 2014, ended October 16, 2015
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 22, 2012, POs Frank Calafiore, Tyler Ruthizer, and John Egan stopped, detained, and arrested Plaintiff unlawfully and without justification. They also intimidated Plaintiff and caused him severe and permanent injuries. Plaintiff was then confined in various places, including at the precinct. Officers, including POs Calafiore, Ruthizer, and Egan, knowingly and unlawfully fabricated charges against Plaintiff and set them forth in a false and fabricated criminal complaint, criminally sworn to by PO Ruthizer on August 23, 2012. Based on the false allegations and evidence, Plaintiff was arraigned and eventually appeared before a grand jury. Plaintiff was forced to appear in court on several occasi...
Bissessar, Roy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00858,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 26, 2013
Complaint
Description: On March 20, 2011, Plaintiffs Roy Bissessar and Amrika Shepard were walking when defendant officers stopped them and ticketed Bissessar. Plaintiff questioned why he was being ticketed, at which point the officer placed handcuffs on him, put Plaintiff Bissessar in a headlock and repeatedly struck his face. After falling to the ground, Plaintiff Bissessar was kicked several times before being put in a car. Despite being pregnant, Plaintiff Shephard tried to intervene but was pushed to the ground and handcuffed. Both Plaintiffs were transported to the 106th Precinct where officers swore false statements for criminal charges. Plaintiffs were arraigned on March 21, 2011, but all charges were adjourned on June 1...
He v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV04091,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Chavez v. City of New York et a
Case # 11CV00117,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
First Amended Complaint,
Order
Smith v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV07452,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$60,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
