Named in 3 known lawsuits, $77,500 total settlements.
Davantes, Derrell vs Alamrani, Danielle, et al.
Case # 15CV07170,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 8, 2016, ended October 7, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendants officers came to Plaintiff's home looking for his friend, who was present, saying that he violated an order of protection. When plaintiff wouldn't let officers enter, they tasered him, tightly handcuffed him, unlawfully entered and searched his home. Officers falsely arrested Plaintiff, his friend, and his mom, took them to the 94th precinct, and tried to prosecute him for OGA. The DA declined to prosecute.
Mercado, Esteban vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04169,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 7, 2014, ended March 25, 2015
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2013, at about 9:30 AM, Plaintiff was driving on Berry Stree, between North 12th and North 13th in Williamsburg, going to his employer's office. Plaintiff heard sirens and pulled over. PO Danielle Alamrani approached Plaintiff's vehicle and told him that he ran a stop sign. PO Alamrani reviewed Plaintiff's license and registration and told Plaintiff there was a warrant for his arrest. Plaintiff told her this was a mistake and that he had been arrested on October 27, 2011 for the same warrant. When Plaintiff went to court at that time, the judge said there was no warrant. The County Clerk's office also told him there was no warrant in the system. Plaintiff agreed to a settlement with the Comptroller...
Davantes, Regina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01286,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 12, 2013, ended July 23, 2013
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 25, 2012, Plaintiff was inside her home with Plaintiff’s son, Derrell Davantes, and Derrell’s friend Dason Beam. Defendants responded to Plaintiff’s home after receiving a call stating that Beam violated an order of protection on July 4, 2011, and further stating that Beam was inside Plaintiff’s home. Plaintiff and Derrell told the Defendants that Beam was inside their home but that the police could not enter without a warrant. A white male police officer responded by stating, “fuck that,” and tasered Derrell. Some of the taser prongs hit Plaintiff, causing her pain and injury. Defendants then dragged Plaintiff out of her home, slammed Plaintiff into a wall, twisted Plaintiff’s arms, and handcuffed ...