Godwin Ngai

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $60,000 total settlements.

Jeanty, Vladimir vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 23CV09472, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 16, 2024
Complaint

Adams, Derrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508093/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, September 15, 2020
Complaint
Description: On October 1, 2017, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Mr. Adams was standing outside a friend's apartment in Brooklyn, New York, when police officers approached and arrested him for multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and attempted assault. Mr. Adams denied the charges. The police alleged his involvement in a shooting but had no solid evidence, instead attempting to coerce a confession by falsely claiming to have an eyewitness and video surveillance. No gun residue or weapon was found on Mr. Adams, who had no knowledge of the incident. After spending a month in jail and losing his job, he attended court appearances over 1.5 years. On March 1, 2019, a jury acquitted Mr. Adams of all charges.

Blake, Sadie, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507593/2020, Supreme Court - Kings, May 27, 2020, ended June 16, 2025
$30,000 Settlement

Cintron-Padilla, Noel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV08907, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 6, 2019, ended March 2, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2018, plaintiff was inside of his cousin's car with his cousin and friends. His cousin was in the driver's seat and the engine was on. Officers pulled up and told them they were stopped because the car was in front of a fire hydrant. The officers falsely claimed they smelled marijuana and then asked them all for identification. Plaintiffs cousin gave permission to search the car. When officers searched the trunk, plaintiff took issue as they could not see the search and officers could plant contraband. Plaintiff and the other men were then removed from the car, searched and placed under arrest. Plaintiff's cuffs were excessively tight and he requested they be loosened but was denied. Plaintiff was t...

Smalls v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV03017, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his son called the housing police after being locked out of his son's apartment by a security chain inside. Housing police went to the apartment, then back to the lobby and berated Plaintiff, then assaulted him, causing his arm to fracture. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital then charged with 140.10óCriminal Trespass in the 3rd Degree by Officer NGAI, which the DA Declined to Prosecute.