Named in 4 known lawsuits, $260,000 total settlements.
Perkins, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151663/2016,
Supreme Court - Richmond, December 13, 2016, ended February 19, 2025
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 3, 2015, at approximately 11am Plaintiff was at or near the premises located at 24 Maxie Court located in the County of Richmond, City of New York, when he became the victim of police retaliation and/or police misconduct. Plaintiff was the lawful owner and landlord of 24 Maxie Court since the year 2007. At the aforementioned time and place, Mr. Perkins was threatened, chased and charged by the tenant who had been living in the downstairs apartment. Plaintiff became a victim of violence when tenant and tenant’s boyfriend attacked him. Plaintiff immediately called 911 to seek help and protection, and Defendant NYPD Officers Michael Birch, Golden Derrick, and John Does 1-4 responded and arrive...
Reyes, Casimiro vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517144/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 3, 2016
Complaint
Description: On or about March 2, 2010, police officers arrested the plaintiff without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe that the plaintiff had committed any crime or criminal offense. The following day, on or about March 3, 2010, the police department, fire department, and officers charged the plaintiff and caused him to be prosecuted for various crimes.
Before arresting and charging the plaintiff, the defendants improperly coerced false confessions from the plaintiff, fully aware that these confessions were false. Additionally, the defendants knew that the plaintiff was in police custody on unrelated charges at the time of one of the incidents for which he was charged, making it impossible for him to have...
Furze, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 019463/2010,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 9, 2010, ended June 7, 2023
$65,000 Settlement
Montalvo, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004020/2008,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 6, 2008, ended November 6, 2014
$150,000 Settlement