Named in 16 known lawsuits, $707,750 total settlements.
Lucas, Trevor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03494,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 25, 2019, ended October 26, 2020
$525,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2014, the Queens County District Attorney issued a press release, identifying Plaintiff Lucas as someone conspiring with others to commit murder. Plaintiff Lucas was arrested on September 16, 2014. Defendant NYPD officers prepared false documents claiming Plaintiff Lucas's role in conspiracy murder. Plaintiff Lucas convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the second degree. Conviction overturned on November 14, 2018.
Lewis, Ruby vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304527/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 16, 2015, ended October 18, 2018
$10,000 Settlement
Farrow, Craig vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304576/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 27, 2014, ended August 24, 2018
Zero Disposition
Francis, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302087/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 21, 2014, ended November 20, 2014
$750 Settlement
Justiniano, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300700/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 11, 2014
Torres, Joyce vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307116/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 9, 2013, ended April 29, 2014
$13,500 Settlement
Dorsey, Derriell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306632/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 6, 2013, ended December 15, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
Davila, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306402/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 4, 2013, ended June 15, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Fennell, Tyesha and Fennell, Ty-Kwan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305453/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 1, 2013, ended November 12, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Fernandez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303427/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 7, 2013, ended February 25, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Hill, Dayshawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301436/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 8, 2013, ended February 8, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Sanchez, Damaris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301305/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2013, ended April 5, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Ritchey, Trevor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301301/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 28, 2013, ended April 29, 2014
$8,500 Settlement
Lewis v. City of New York
Case # 304527/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers grabbed Plaintiff at her residence, used excessive force while arresting her, and filed false charges against her which were later dismissed.
Minor v. The City of New York et al
Case # 16CV08812,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his Parole Officer's Office, taken into custody, and then subsequently released him when they released he was not the culprit of any crimes. Weeks later, Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff on the street, handcuffed him, and said he was the subject of an I-card. Plaintiff was searched, taken to the 32nd Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with Criminal possession of marijuana in the 5th and Possession of a Controlled Substance. While out on bail, plaintiff was rearrested by Defendant officers and charged with Burglary in the 1st degree and robbery in the first and second degree. Plaintiff was found not guilty by a jury. [Captain Kevin Catalina is not a defendant bu...
Hernandez et al v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 16CV09662,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff is a 14-year veteran police officer in the 44th and 49th Precincts. Plaintiff alleges since March 2003, the enforcement of ticket and "performance goals" (arrest quotas) has been particularly egregious under the administration of Defendant C.O. Catalina, of the 44th Precinct. Plaintiff also alleges that on March 11, 2014 Plaintiff stopped Defendant Gibson for talking on her cell phone and Defendant Gibson called Defendant Officer Catalina. When Plaintiff called the precinct, the desk officer implored Plaintiff not to write a summons (as a result of Defendant Gibson's call). From December 2014-August 2016, Defendant Officer Walton gave unfair assignments and unfair discipline. Between these dates, Plai...
