Tearle C. Connell

Lawsuits

Named in 8 known lawsuits, $162,000 total settlements.

Marrero, Anibal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV06091, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 29, 2020
Complaint

Walters, Karl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522417/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, January 14, 2020

Valez, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522502/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, October 23, 2019, ended September 27, 2021
$90,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 30, 2019, police officers D.T. Christop E. Galvez, Det. Shante Terrell, and Det. Tearle Connell assaulted and battered plaintiff Joseph Valez without probable cause in front of 870 41st st. in Brooklyn. Detective Terrell struck plaintiff, causing severe personal injuries.

Kendall, Phyllis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 506079/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, March 28, 2018, ended October 12, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 27, 2016, Defendant NYPD Detective Tearle Connell, Sergeant Rolett Cordero, and Detective Michael Kobus forcibly entered Plaintiff Phyllis Kendall's residence and conducted an illegal search and, without a warrant, forcibly handcuffed, detained, arrested, and imprisoned Plaintiff. Plaintiff was told that she would be released from custody if she provided the location of her son, who was the real target for capture. When Plaintiff failed to assist Defendants, she was kept in custody and issued a Desk Appearance Ticket falsely accusing Plaintiff of possessing controlled substances. On March 19, 2018, all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.

Funches, Russell vs Det. Corso, Douglas, et al.
Case # 15CV02688, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 26, 2015, ended June 16, 2016
$1,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Undercover Officers knocked on Plaintiff's door and claimed someone told them to come there. Plaintiff refused to let them in and they exchanged words. Defendant Officers came back later and knocked in the door with guns drawn, assaulting Plaintiff and his guests, and searching the apartment and destroying property. Officers then handcuffed Plaintiff and his guests, searched their pockets, found a crack pipe in one of the guest's pockets, and took them all to the precinct. Plaintiff was charged with drug related crimes and was harassed by police officers on future occasions.

Sanders, Ronnie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00348, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 13, 2015, ended February 18, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 25, 2013, defendant officers were on patrol in plain clothes when plaintiff's girlfriend told him that his friend was being attacked by four officers. Plaintiff exited his apartment to observe. Video footage shows defendants violently accosting and ultimately arresting the friend. Once the friend was detained, the officers approached plaintiff who was doing nothing apart from observing and placed him under arrest. Officer Clarke falsely claimed that plaintiff had approached him and cursed at him. Plaintiff eventually consented to an ACD and all charges have since been dismissed.

Coombs, Sandra as Mng of M., W. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05205, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 5, 2014, ended March 18, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint

Russell, Horace vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01733, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 10, 2013, ended December 16, 2013
$23,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2012 , plaintiff Russell was lawfully present outside his place where he worked at 196 Rockaway Parkway . Plaintiff was unlocking the gate to an alleyway next to the building when Det. Mosquera , P.O. Connell and Det. Jackson approached and arrested plaintiff on narcotics charges despite knowledge that they lacked probable cause .