Named in 16 known lawsuits, $1,102,000 total settlements.
Short, Latik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 519260/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 12, 2018, ended October 1, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 16, 2016, plaintiff was in a store when he was arrested without probable cause. Plaintiff was subsequently falsely accused of being involved in a narcotics transaction in the store. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed.
Legrand, Vanardi vs P.O. Costin, John, et al.
Case # 15CV02906,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 19, 2015, ended May 23, 2016
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered and searched Plaintiff's apartment, arrested him, and took him to the 77th precinct, and charged him with possession of a controlled substance, which was "resolved in Plaintiff's favor".
St. Andrew, Ashley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501754/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 4, 2014
Complaint
Description: On March 3, 2011 Plaintiff was lawfully inside a friend's apartment when Det. James Ellerbe, Lt. John Costin, Det. Jamel Carr, and PO John Does 1-10 entered without probable cause, pointed their weapons directly at Plaintiff and her friend, ordered them to stand up and "shut the fuck up", and handcuffed them both in an aggressive and unreasonably tight manner. POs refused to loosen the handcuffs despite Plaintiff's pleas. Plaintiff informed the POs she was visiting from out-of-state, which they confirmed via her identification. Plaintiff was searched without legal justification, along with the apartment. After illegally searching for approximately 20 minutes without discovering any contraband POs nevertheless a...
Greaves, Kirk vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01377,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 13, 2014, ended November 12, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2011, Plaintiff was lawfully present inside of 1247 Dean Street, Brooklyn, NY as a guest of John Watson. Defendant Police Officer Carr and other Police Officers unlawfully stopped, searched and arrested Plaintiff for trespass despite Plaintiff informing them he was an invited guest of Watson. After being arrested and transported to the 77th Precinct, Plaintiff was subject to a humiliating and unlawful strip search, authorized by defendant John Costin. Defendant Carr swore to false allegations which formed the basis of the criminal charges filed against Plaintiff. On July 11, 2012, Plaintiff's charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal, and subsequently dismissed and sealed in Kings County ...
Legrand, Laverson vs Police Officer Costin, John, et al.
Case # 14CV00348,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 24, 2014, ended July 8, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Laverson Legrand Settlement
Description: On September 15, 2011 in the vicinity of 222 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY in the 77th precinct, several police officers operating from the 77th precinct and/or Brooklyn Narcotics committed the following acts. At 6am, without either consent or an arrest warrant, lawful search warrant, probable cause or reasonable suspicion that plaintiff committed crime, unlawfully entered the building. March 8, 2013 - second unlawful search and arrests.
Brown, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 000914/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 22, 2014
Rivera, Santo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503088/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 18, 2013, ended September 16, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 20,2012 Plaintiff Santo Rivera was operating a motor vehicle at Franklin Avenue and Clifton Place in Brooklyn, New York when he was pulled over by Police. The Plaintiff was in lawful possession of the vehicle which belonged to his friend. The Police Officers on the scene asked for Plaintiff's license and registration which Plaintiff provided. The Police place the Plaintiff under arrest and took him into custody even though he had not committed a crime and there was no probable cause for the arrest. Plaintiff was held in custody for 10 hours before he was released without criminal charges brought against him.
Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01973,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01972,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Letter of Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Young, Faith Green as Adm of The Estate of Young, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04190,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 30, 2012, ended July 8, 2014
$832,500 Settlement
12-cv-04190-WFK-RER.pdf,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers Sinclair and Rivera approached Mr. Young while he was sitting on a park bench and unjustifiably choked him to the point of unconsciousness. Other defendant officers arrived at the scene but waited to call an ambulance while Mr. Young was dying. As a result of this brutal choking, Mr. Young fell into a coma and died four months later, without ever regaining consciousness.
Brewster v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Clark et al. v. City of New York et al.
Case # 12CV00243,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$120,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers gained forcible entry into the residence of the plaintiffs. A defendant officer in a face mask assaulted plaintiff 1, who was 75 at the time, and plaintiff 2. All Plaintiffs were handcuffed within the premises of Kingsborough Walk. Defendant officers then searched the subject premises. Plaintiffs 1, 2, & 3 were brought to 77th Precinct. The DA ultimately declined to prosecute the charges brought against them. In a separate incident, on 7/13/2011, Plaintiff 4 was arrested at the 77th Precinct, after reporting thereunder claims he was wanted. Threatened by defendant officers, he turned himself in after being told that if he did not, his family would remain imprisoned. The DA later declined to ...
Croney v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00251,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Booker v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Cornwell v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00255,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Deleon v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
