Named in 2 known lawsuits, $222,000 total settlements.
Joye, Lamard, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05288,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 14, 2015, ended August 12, 2016
$197,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer approached Plaintiff 1 and told them he "fit a description". When Plaintiff verified he was not under arrest and tried to leave, officers pepper sprayed him, threw him to the ground, and searched him. When the other 2 plaintiffs approached the scene, they were both pepper sprayed. Plaintiff 1 was charged with dis con and possession of marijuana. Money was also taken.
Gordon, Tyree vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00694,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 7, 2013, ended August 5, 2013
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation