Named in 3 known lawsuits, $110,000 total settlements.
White, Sha-King vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03593,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 23, 2015, ended January 7, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Original Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was approached on street in by Defendant Officer Kaufman. He was handcuffed and sent to 79th precinct. He was charged with Disorderly Conduct and Resisting Arrest, which were ACD'd
Alkaifi, Ali vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02680,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 20, 2014, ended July 28, 2017
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On July 8, 2013, Defendant Fire Prevention Inspector Eric Monk assaulted Plaintiff during an inspection of a convenience store, including punching and kicking Plaintiff and placing him a chokehold. During the attack, Defendant Monk repeatedly referred to plaintiff as a “NIGGER.” In response to a FOIL request, the fire department stated that they “are not aware of Fire Prevention Inspector Monk having attended any training relating to workplace violence.”
Two separate ambulances arrived at the scene in addition to two Supervisory NYPD Officers, Defendants Richard Roe(s) and/or Jane Roe(s). Plaintiff told personnel from both ambulances and the supervisory officers that he had been assaulted. Additionally, Plaint...
Jordan, Moesha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended September 9, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2012, plaintiff sat on the stairs of her apartment building in Brooklyn, speaking with neighbors. Defendant POs Kaufman and Mohammed, told plaintiff she had to leave. Plaintiff told defendant Officers she lived in the building.
Defendant Officer Kaufman took out handcuffs and grabbed plaintiff, pushed her against a wall causing her pain in her back and fear for the health of her unborn child. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to Woodhull Hospital via ambulance.
At Woodhull Hospital, plaintiff was treated for lower back pain and examined for
injuries to her unborn child. After her release from Woodhull Hospital, plaintiff was transported to the 79th precinct in Brooklyn. On September 20, 2012, p...