Named in 3 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Johnson, J-Quan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06915,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 14, 2015
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was attending a block party and was on crutches after he underwent surgery on his Achilles tendon. Defendant Officers began dispersing the crowd and Plaintiff was crutching away when officer Powell pushed somebody into him, then slapped him. All Officers began to assault him with their fists and batons , causing severe damage to his injury, and dragged him for a block. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital and charged with Assault in the Second Degree.
Rivera, Nicole vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153293/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, May 22, 2015, ended August 7, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 30, 2014, at approximately 4:20am, Plaintiff was assaulted and falsely arrested by NYPD Defendants and taken to the 34th Precinct, then Central Bookings. Plaintiff was falsely imprisoned, abused, assaulted, battered, and caused to sustain serious personal injuries and deprived of her civil rights.
Rivera, Steven A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153296/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, May 22, 2015, ended August 7, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 30, 2014, Plaintiff was assaulted and falsely arrested by NYPD Defendants. Defendants wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized the Plaintiff. At no time did the Defendants have legal cause to do so, nor did Plaintiff consent, nor was it privileged by law. Plaintiff was then taken into custody in the 34th Precinct and on to Central Bookings.