Named in 3 known lawsuits, $73,501 total settlements.
Sammuel, Jeff vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00514,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 5, 2016, ended July 21, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers grabbed Plaintiff as he was opening the door to his home, beat him unconscious, and brought him to the local precinct alleging he had used marijuana. Plaintiff was then taken to a hospital for his injuries and administered a drug test which came back negative. Plaintiff was brought to central booking and released without any charges.
Rivera, Ismael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05631,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 7, 2015, ended May 5, 2016
$26,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking down the street when he was grabbed and assaulted by defendant officers because he was allegedly a suspect in a cell phone robbery. Plaintiff was taken to the 103rd Precinct and charged with Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, and Resisting Arrest. All charged were later dismissed.
Mccary, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 708067/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 4, 2015, ended December 1, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 30, 2015, Plaintiff was standing outside a 24-hour bodega with two friends when NYPD Officer Daniel Sarasy (Tax Reg #943784) and other unidentified officers from the 103rd Precinct approached them and ordered them to lower their voices. Despite McCary attempting to quiet his friends, officers suddenly arrested him without cause. During the arrest, the officers twisted McCary’s left hand, causing a hairline fracture. He was transported to Jamaica Hospital for treatment before being arraigned.
McCary was detained for approximately 20 hours before receiving an adjournment in contemplation of dismissal (ACD).