Named in 14 known lawsuits, $376,675 total settlements.
Taylor, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05887,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 2, 2016, ended August 3, 2018
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, ordered him to exit, illegally searched plaintiff and his vehicle, and handcuffed plaintiff in over tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was brought to the 73rd Precinct and charged with possession of an illegal knife, which was later dismissed.
Richards, Karl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013110/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 12, 2015, ended August 6, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Mcintyre, Denise vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01894,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2015, ended March 29, 2016
$13,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer's entered Plaintiff's boyfriend's home while she was there, ordered her outside, searched the home, arrested her, took her to the 73rd precinct, where she was released 24 hrs later because the DA declined to prosecute.
Jones, Shakima vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00332,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 24, 2015, ended August 7, 2015
$3,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was walking out of the residence when the defendant officers asked him for identification, which he refused to give since he had not been committing any crime. The officers arrested the plaintiff and took him to the nearby precinct where he was charged with unspecified charges that were later dismissed and sealed.
Williams, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015559/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 6, 2014
Solomon, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02821,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 14, 2014, ended November 25, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On January 26, 2013, at approximately 10:00 p.m. at 2196 Dean Street, Brooklyn, New York, the defendant NYPD officers from the 73rd Precinct, including defendant police officer Bryan Cullen, unlawfully entered plaintiff Joel Solomon’s single room occupancy apartment without a warrant, pointing a gun at his head as he opened the door. The defendant officers forced plaintiff to sit in a kitchen area while they forcibly entered and searched the other SRO apartments. Despite finding no evidence connecting plaintiff or his girlfriend to any illegal activities, nor any weapons or contraband on their persons or in their apartment, the defendant officers unlawfully arrested plaintiff. He was handcuffed and taken to ...
Newsome, Anthony Obo G.,r. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01935,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 4, 2014, ended December 12, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 16, 2013, plaintiff's were inside their home at 682 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY. At approximately 8AM, plaintiff R.G. who was 15 years old, was getting dressed for school when she noticed several police officer kicking in the front door of her home. Plaintiff Anthony Newsome also heard the commotion and walked toward the door. The officers forced their way inside and threw Mr. Newsome to the ground. The officers had their weapons drawn including one firearm pointed directly at Mr. Newsome's back. R.G. who was only partially clothed, was handcuffed and taken to the hallway outside. Both plaintiff's were detained in the hallway while the officers ransacked the apartment. No illegal substances were found on t...
Pickett, Neshelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00623,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 30, 2014, ended December 22, 2014
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, officers Anthony Gonzalez, James Grillo, and several other officers entered Plaintiff's home when she was sleeping in her underwear, pointed their firearms at her, and arrested her without probable cause. To justify Plaintiff's false arrest, the officers fabricated a story that they recovered marijuana in Plaintiff's home, that she was involved in a conspiracy with the father of her children to sell illegal drugs, and that she possessed drugs and a weapon found at the father's home when she did not live with him. Officers Gonzalez and Grillo, acting in concert with other officers involved in Plaintiff's arrest, falsely charged Plaintiff with narcotic charges. Officer Gonzalez, acting in concert...
Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2013 NYPD Officers unlawfully broke down the door to Plaintiffs' apartment and falsely accused Plaintiffs of possessing an unlicensed firearm. Plaintiff Michelle Bell was handcuffed in the apartment for approximately 3 hours. Plaintiff Joshua Bell-Simon was thrown to the ground where officers pointed rifles at him and one pinned him to the ground with foot. He was arrested at the apartment and transported to the 73rd precinct. After approximately 24 hours in custody, he was released with no charges filed against him. Plaintiff Larvelle Bell was escorted at gun-point to a room where he was kicked to the ground. Larvelle witnessed officers destroying property in the apartment before he was unlawfully ...
Millington, Wayne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04890,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 12, 2013, ended May 29, 2014
$39,000 Settlement
Complaint
Payne, Raphique vs Zanger Enterprises, Inc., et al.
Case # 502255/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 2, 2013
Brown, Tyrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01296,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 29, 2013, ended October 8, 2013
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 10, 2011, Plaintiff was at a barbeque at his aunt’s backyard when shots were fired down the street. Plaintiff was within the gated yard when police officers swarmed the street. Officers took Plaintiff’s identification, searched him, cuffed him, put him in a van and took him to a precinct, all without identifying a possible crime. Plaintiff was released several hours later without any charge.
Cheeves, Andre, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01272,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 15, 2013, ended January 8, 2014
$34,925 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On or about April 14, 2012, Plaintiffs were sitting on a porch. Police officers, including Defendants Montas, Gonzalez, and Grillo, approached the porch and searched Plaintiffs' persons. The officers then detained Plaintiffs while they searched the porch. Defendants found no contraband on Plaintiffs or the porch. However, they arrested Plaintiffs and transported them to a precinct by a police van. That Defendants had neither valid evidence for Plaintiffs’ arrest nor legal cause or excuse to seize and detain them.
At the precinct, Plaintiffs were strip searched by officers. Plaintiffs were each issued a summons for Disorderly Conduct - Obscene Language. Plaintiffs were held at the precinct for approximately 2.5...
Willis et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02603,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint