Named in 15 known lawsuits, $275,500 total settlements.
Lopez, Ernesto vs New York City Police Department Officer Gamble, et al.
Case # 21CV02492,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2021
Complaint
Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01973,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01972,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Letter of Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Walker, Ishmeal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01144,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 14, 2013, ended October 21, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 13, 2012, at approximately 6:00 a.m., Defendants Gamble and "John Doe" forced their way into Plaintiff Walker's home. Prior to this date, from approximately June 21, 2011, to March 23, 2012, Defendants conducted a drug-related law enforcement operation and falsely claimed that Plaintiff Walker was present and involved in an unlawful drug-related activity on or about December 1, 2011, and December 12, 2011. Plaintiff Walker was no in New York State on the aforementioned dates, nor was he involved in any alleged unlawful activity. Defendants falsely identified Plaintiff in photo arrays on or about December 28, 2011, and February 2, 2012. Defendant Depalo conducted these photo arrays under the supervision...
Brewster v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Bryant et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05147,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$47,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Clark et al. v. City of New York et al.
Case # 12CV00243,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$120,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers gained forcible entry into the residence of the plaintiffs. A defendant officer in a face mask assaulted plaintiff 1, who was 75 at the time, and plaintiff 2. All Plaintiffs were handcuffed within the premises of Kingsborough Walk. Defendant officers then searched the subject premises. Plaintiffs 1, 2, & 3 were brought to 77th Precinct. The DA ultimately declined to prosecute the charges brought against them. In a separate incident, on 7/13/2011, Plaintiff 4 was arrested at the 77th Precinct, after reporting thereunder claims he was wanted. Threatened by defendant officers, he turned himself in after being told that if he did not, his family would remain imprisoned. The DA later declined to ...
Croney v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00251,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Booker v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Cornwell v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00255,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Deleon v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Fuller v. The City of New York et al
Case # 06CV03111,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in the store buying beer and was stopped on the way out by a defendant. Another individual was stopped coming out of the store, this person and plaintiff were both checked. The other individual was in possession of crack cocaine while the plaintiff had nothing on him. Plaintiff was transported to precinct where he was stripped searched and held down by eight officers .
James v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV03307,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$1,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers arrested Plaintiff for menacing in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree, and being in a dispute over a drug transaction. During the arrest officers stole $152.00 and strip searched the Plaintiff. Plaintiff alleges, stolen property, false arrest, police harassment, and falsifying documents.
Francis v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV00422,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 8, 2006, plaintiff was unlawfully stopped without probable cause at the corner of Vernon and Marcy Avenues in Brooklyn, NY. There was no controlled substance nor narcotic found on plaintiff, and during stop defendants had their guns drawn on plaintiff. Plaintiff was subjected to excessive force, unlawful arrest and malicious prosecution .
Ferdinand v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV08542,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers falsely arrested Plaintiff and searched his apartment. No specifications on charges in complaint.