Named in 3 known lawsuits, $88,000 total settlements.
Aythh, Adam vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 533813/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 1, 2022, ended May 16, 2023
$9,000 Settlement
Jordan, Deshaun vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520836/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 24, 2021
Complaint
Description: On May 15, 2020, Defendant’s David Hansell, “Jane” Mekhael, “Jane” Hope, (ACS Defendants) presented false information in their application to the Family Court.
This false information was provided in order to deceptively induce a child protective investigation Order where the police were allowed to enter using force. Though it is unclear whether this was a valid legal order, due to the lack of a seal, if it was, it was secured using false and misleading information regarding Plaintiff Deshaun Jordan, Plaintiff’s family, and the status of their Children. While executing the Order, the ACS Defendants unnecessarily and without legal basis requested the Swat Team to the premises. This Swat Team, once arriving, faile...
Nixon, Jacqueline, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV07215,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 27, 2019, ended May 3, 2022
$79,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 31, 2016, plaintiffs were gathered for an annual event to celebrate the life of their family member who was shot to death by NYPD in 2003. All plaintiffs either resided at or were visiting the subject premises. After midnight on January 1, 2017, P.O.s Omar Birchwood, Lt. Michael Raimo, and P.O. Jesse Lance knocked on the door under the false guise that they had heard gunshots. The officers insisted that they enter the premises, but plaintiffs demanded a warrant to allow entry. This encounter lasted for more than hour, and the officers didn't allow plaintiffs to close their front door. As some of the plaintiffs were peacefully exiting, one plaintiff was dragged outside of the subject premises, p...