Named in 5 known lawsuits, $410,000 total settlements.
Diallo, Mamadou, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029266/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 31, 2018, ended June 11, 2020
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 8, 2017, Plaintiffs were lawfully at the premises known as 1715 Watson Avenue in the Bronx. At said time and place, the Defendants entered the premises without a warrant and without probable cause to do so and proceeded to arrest everyone. Defendants wrongfully stopped, handcuffed, and seized the Plaintiffs about their person, causing them physical pain and mental suffering. At no time did Defendants have legal cause to stop, handcuff, seize, or touch Plaintiffs, nor did Plaintiffs consent to this illegal touching nor was or privileged by law. Some Plaintiffs were released from the precinct without any charges while others were issued desk appearance tickets. The rest were taken to Central Bo...
Paul, Anthony Andre, et al. as Co-Adm of Paul, Anthony Andre Ii (deceased ) vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01952,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 4, 2016
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers were called to a three-quarter house in response to an Emotionally Disturbed Person. They found Plaintiff, the EDP, locked naked in his room. Defendant Officers made multiple attempts to enter the room even though the Plaintiff posed no threat. Eventually officers used a blade to cut open to door and cut Plaintiff multiple times. Once they entered, they used excessive force and tasers to arrest him, take him into custody, and bring him to the hospital. Plaintiff died at the hospital as a result of his injuries.
Taylor, Sade vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV09415,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 4, 2013, ended July 31, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2011, Plaintiff was walking down the street when Defendant Officers Terrence Williams and Alexandria Maldonado approached her, illegally stopped and searched her Plaintiff was arrested on unspecified charges and placed in tight handcuffs. Plaintiff was taken to the 32nd Precinct for several hours, then to Central Booking. Plaintiff was held there several days before being released without seeing a lawyer or judge, and any apparent charges having been dismissed.
Alvarez, Miguel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158326/2012,
Supreme Court - New York, December 5, 2012, ended July 2, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Graham, Hodean, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 108336/2011,
Supreme Court - New York, July 29, 2011, ended July 9, 2019
$110,000 Settlement
