Named in 4 known lawsuits, $7,500 total settlements.
Watson, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523634/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 21, 2021
Complaint
Description: On June 18, 2020, Plaintiff was asleep when her property manager forcefully entered the unit about a leak in the kitchen sink. Plaintiff explained the unit next door was having the leak and asked the property manager to leave and come back and make an appointment to inspect the sink. The property manager called the police and the six NYPD defendant officers arrived, including Defendant Officer Prisco, and insisted on entering the unit. Plaintiff did not consent to them entering. Defendant Prisco forcefully held the door against Plaintiff's right leg to enter the unit for 7-10 minutes. Plaintiff voiced her pain to Officer Prisco who responded "too bad." Another officer told Defendant Prisco to let Plaintiff get ...
Watson, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523225/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 3, 2020
Armstrong, Elliot, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03339,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 4, 2018, ended April 30, 2019
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiffs outside a residence, ordered them to open the front door, and then arrested them for trespassing. Plaintiffs were taken to the 81st Precinct, charged with trespassing, which were later dismissed.
Jackson, Crystal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512326/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 19, 2018