Named in 4 known lawsuits, $68,501 total settlements.
Cohen, Douglas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05701,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 24, 2013, ended April 24, 2014
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff was buying a cigar for smoking marijuana when he saw plain-clothed defendant officer approached him. Thinking that those might be robbers, plaintiff ran until he hit a van. Plaintiff was then told by a defendant officer who pointed a gun towards him to get out. After the plaintiff got out, he was assaulted by the defendant officers on the ground and was placed in a chokehold by defendant officer Foder. Plaintiff was assaulted again after he was in handcuffs. The assault resulted in injuries that plaintiff had to get a medical treatment. No charges or outcome is known.
Abrahams, Andrew A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02911,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 11, 2012, ended May 29, 2013
$15,001 Settlement
Akers, Corey vs P.O. Lobosco, Jonmiche, et al.
Case # 001105/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 25, 2012, ended December 3, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Donald, Avis, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 10CV04052,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 9, 2010, ended December 9, 2015
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers unlawfully entered Plaintiffs apartment, refused to identify themselves, and assaulted and arrested Plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration, Resisting Arrest, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon, which were later dismissed.