Named in 3 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.
Goris, Erving vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157813/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, September 14, 2017
Complaint
Description: On or about August 24, 2015 within Plaintiff's residence Sgts. Eric Konoski, Kenneth Jefferson, Daniel Tirado, and PO Jorge Garcia arrested Plaintiff without legal justification. POs assaulted and battered Plaintiff during the arrest. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct and elsewhere and held until August 26, 2014. A malicious prosecution was commenced against Plaintiff. Plaintiff was compelled to retain legal counsel and appear in court several times before he was found innocent of all charges. Plaintiff suffered physical injury, humiliation, indignity, and frustration as a result of this incident.
Matos, Jansell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155520/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, July 24, 2015, ended March 31, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 15, 2014 PO Daniel Tirado falsely and excessively arrested and imprisoned Plaintiff without legal justification, motivated in part by racial animus. Plaintiff's false imprisonment extended to the 7th Precinct and elsewhere. Plaintiff suffered great indignities, humiliation, ridicule, pecuniary damages, and pain in mind and body as a result of this incident.
Johnson, Alonge, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04149,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 8, 2015, ended November 22, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers stopped Plaintiff while he was walking to his sister's apartment in a NYCHA building. Officers assaulted him, sprayed him with mace, and held him in a chokehold, which resulted in need for hospitalization. Officers took Plaintiff to precinct, stole his phone, strip -searched him, and then released him.
