Named in 9 known lawsuits, $223,000 total settlements.
Mascellino, Giuseppe vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150374/2019,
Supreme Court - Richmond, March 13, 2019, ended November 14, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 6, 2017, Plaintiff was wrongfully pulled over in his vehicle and unlawfully searched, seized, detained and arrested by Officers Philip Vaccarino, John Mattina, Paul Farella and other unidentified officers, without probable cause or justification. During the arrest, Officers Vaccarino, Mattina and Farella used excessive force against Plaintiff. Plaintiff was charged with possession of controlled substance.
Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 7 hours and had to make numerous court appearances. On or about June 14, 2017, all charges were dismissed. As a result, Plaintiff sustained personal, physical and emotional injuries and losses.
Vassiliou, Lambros vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV00779,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2018
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiffs car in which he was driving with his kids. They searched him and the vehicle and arrested him. Plaintiff was forced to urinate in public and take medication given by the officers while being brought to the 121st precinct. Plaintiff was denied medical attention and charged with unspecified charges that were later dismissed.
Davis, Ryan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03756,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2017, ended February 22, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle when he was pulled over by the defendants. He was ordered out of his vehicle before he could reach for his registration and insurance, two items demanded by the defendants. As the plaintiff and his car was searched, more detectives arrived to the scene. Plaintiff was taken to the 120th precinct where he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia on person, but these charges were dropped.
Balzano, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02830,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 18, 2017, ended June 15, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving with a female passenger when he was pulled over by police officers. Officers ordered Plaintiff and passenger out of the vehicle while Officer Agostino searched the vehicle and the Plaintiff. Passenger possessed controlled substance which she voluntarily surrendered to police officers. Plaintiff was then arrested along with the passenger, handcuffed, and placed in a police van for hours before being transported to a precinct. At the precinct, during interrogation, Agostino grabbed plaintiff by the neck and slammed plaintiff's head against the wall twice.
Torres, Wanda, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06042,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 7, 2012, ended September 26, 2013
$58,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers entered home of plaintiffs, handcuffed them and searched their home. Plaintiffs were transported to the 60th precinct. All charges against plaintiffs were dismissed.
Brown, Priscilla vs P.O. Farella, Paul, et al.
Case # 12CV05009,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 11, 2012, ended July 11, 2013
$5,000 Settlement
J.V. v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02153,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Brown v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV02677,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
12-cv-02677-BMC stip.pdf,
12-cv-02677-BMC.pdf
Barreto v. The City of New York
Case # 08CV09849,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Stipulation