Named in 6 known lawsuits, $169,000 total settlements.
Darby, Makiba vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 160102/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, November 16, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about September 26th, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m. at t or in the vicinity of East 131st Street and Madison Avenue, New York, NY,
Defendants NYPD Police Officer Mitchell and "Jane Doe" intentionally, unlawfully, falsely, maliciously, and wrongfully used excessive force to search, assault, batter, handcuff, arrest, imprison, prosecute Plaintiff Madika Darby, and violate her rights. There was no warrant, probable cause, consent, or justification behind the Defendants stopping the plaintiff and their decision to intentionally place the plaintiff in fear of imminent harm and/or offensive contact. Defendants then took Plaintiff into custody at the NYPD 25th Precinct at 120 East 119th Street, New York, NY....
Avila, Walter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV09193,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 9, 2015, ended June 23, 2016
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers were writing Plaintiff a parking ticket when he started recording the scene to show that he did not deserve one. Officers then assaulted him, took him to the 25th Precinct, and where more officers joined them in the parking lot and assaulted Plaintiff again. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital and then charged with Assault in the 3rd Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Harassment in the 2nd Degree.
Guevara, Jose vs Mitchell, Christopher, et al.
Case # 15CV05320,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 23, 2015, ended January 7, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was on his way home from work when assaulted by Defendant Officers and taken to the 25th Precinct. He requested medical attention multiple times and was ignored or told to wait. He was transferred to central booking. Finally he received medical treatment and his case was later dismissed without prejudice.
Shaheed, Waheedah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03480,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 22, 2015, ended October 18, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, defendants arrived at plaintiff's residence and demanded entry. Plaintiff's son opened the door and defendants entered without permission. Defendants ordered plaintiff to accompany them. Plaintiff refused, and defendant Kroski grabbed plaintiff by the arm and threw her to the floor. Defendant Kroski then proceeded punch plaintiff in the face and strangle her. Defendants then handcuffed plaintiff and transported her to the 25th precinct. Plaintiff was then transported to a hospital. All charges brought against plaintiff were ultimately dismissed.
Shaheed, Daghrib vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07424,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 14, 2014, ended October 18, 2018
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 6, 2012, defendants began banging on the door of the plaintiff's apartment. Plaintiff's brother opened the door and defendants forced their way into the apartment. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and dragged plaintiff into the kitchen of her apartment. Plaintiff's bedroom was then searched without permission or authority. Defendant Bliss then demanded
to know where Plaintiff's babies were located. Plaintiff stated that she did not have any babies. Plaintiff was then arrested, handcuffed and transported to the 25th precinct. All charges brought against plaintiff were subsequently dismissed.
Nicholas v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV01832,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$19,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint