Philip J. Picciano

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $172,500 total settlements.

Matthews, Carliek vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00637, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 5, 2014, ended December 17, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about November 12, 2012, Plaintiff was sitting outside with his girlfriend on the stoop of his girlfriend's building, when officers Widny Cylet, Phillip Picciano, Christian Rodriguez, and 3 unnamed officers approached him. The officers immediately searched Plaintiff, took his car keys and proceeded to search his car. After failing to find anything illegal or unlawful, they arrested Plaintiff for trespassing, although Plaintiff and his girlfriend made it clear his girlfriend resided in the building. The officers later falsely charged Plaintiff with possession of a controlled substance instead of trespassing since they were able to verity that Plaintiff was not trespassing. Plaintiff was detained in the pre...

Croonquist, Sunda, et al. vs Kelly, Raymond, et al.
Case # 13CV01536, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 20, 2013, ended November 1, 2013
$172,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2012, Officer Dey threw Plaintiff Croonquist to the ground, handcuffed her face down, and pinned her to the ground in front of her husband and two children. Plaintiff's husband was threatened with arrest and placement of his children into foster care. Plaintiff was detained for 17 hours. All charges were dismissed. On May 17, 2012, 84 year old Plaintiff Capsis complained to NYPD Officer Rich about the inappropriate placement of his vehicle. In response, Officer Rich pinned Plaintiff to his vehicle, punched him in the face, and threw him to the ground. All charges were dismissed. On February 10, 2012, Plaintiff Beaute was violently pulled out of his vehicle and had his arm twisted violently behind...