Richard D. Danese

Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $287,500 total settlements.

Durham, Ifeanyi, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV00822, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 23, 2021, ended October 20, 2021
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 29, 2018 at approximately 10 pm, plaintiffs Durham and Cinque, who had been lawfully out in the streets, were chased by defendant Danese, then knocked to the ground and dragged as they stood with their hands up in surrender, seized, cuffed, searched, and taken to the precinct for processing even though they had committed no crime. Plaintiffs did not resist and did not behave in a manner that endangered others. Danese arrested plaintiffs and transported them to a police precinct. Plantiffs were transported to Central Booking and arraigned on charges based on fabricated claims by defendant that were communicated to the District Attorney's Office; all charges were later dismissed and sealed.

Dennis, Darrell vs City of New York et al.
Case # 510385/2016, Supreme Court - Kings, June 30, 2016, ended April 4, 2017
$77,500 Settlement

Weatherspoon, Darrell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04971, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 2, 2014, ended February 3, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 25, 2012, plaintiff was walking on the street when he was stopped by an officer for no apparent reason. When plaintiff asked why he was being stopped, the officer told him to shut up and show his ID. Plaintiff attempted to call 311 to make a complaint against the officer. The officer then grabbed plaintiff's arm and twisted it in such a way to cause extreme pain. The officer then handcuffed plaintiff and took him to a precinct. When plaintiff was taken to central booking,

Jordan, Moesha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01876, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended September 9, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint

Pajoohi, Ashkahn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01937, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended March 12, 2015
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint

Dutchin, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06874, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 6, 2013, ended June 17, 2014
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint