Named in 9 known lawsuits, $257,501 total settlements.
Harris, Tommy vs Det. Cordova, Manuel, et al.
Case # 150871/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, April 8, 2019, ended June 17, 2022
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 27, 2016, plaintiff was lawfully inside of his apartment when defendant officers unlawfully entered his apartment and forcibly threw him on the ground and handcuffed him. Despite the fact that the defendant officers did not believe the plaintiff to pose a threat or danger to the officers, the plaintiff never verbally or physically threatened the officers, and the plaintiff did not resist arrest, he was subject to excessive force without justification during the arrest.
As a result of the excessive force used during the unlawful arrest, plaintiff suffered a torn rotator cuff, was forced to seek extensive medical treatment and eventually required surgery for the injuries he sustained. This has resulte...
Bullock, Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150850/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 10, 2018, ended June 20, 2019
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 15, 2016, Plaintiff was accosted by members of the NYPD. Defendants asked Plaintiff where the drugs were and searched Plaintiff for drugs. The search failed to find any evidence of drugs, but Plaintiff was subsequently arrested. On March 16, 2017, all charges were dismissed.
Epps, Allen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158424/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, September 22, 2017, ended May 29, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 6, 2016, at approximately 3:30 p.m., Allen Epps was walking near Lenox Avenue and 127th Street in Manhattan when he was approached by NYPD Officer Mark McDonald in plain clothes. Officer McDonald grabbed Mr. Epps without warning, handcuffed him tightly, and placed him into a police van without informing him of the reason for his arrest. Mr. Epps was transported to the 25th Precinct, where he remained handcuffed for an extended period. He was later taken to Central Booking and charged with unspecified crimes. He made several court appearances before all charges were dismissed on November 7, 2016. Mr. Epps alleges excessive force, false arrest, and malicious prosecution, causing him physical injuries, e...
Benks, Brandon vs Harris, Jeff, et al.
Case # 14CV03201,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 4, 2015, ended January 22, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On March 5, 2014, Brandon Benks on 111th streeth when he was physically assaulted by P.O.s Roberto Cordero, Angus MacKenzie, Uke Evaristus, Jorge Tobon, Mark McDonald, Jeff Harris, Manuel Cordovoa, and Gregory Carty causing two teeth to break and his right rotator cuff to be torn. P.O.s broke Benks phone card and tablet and took money from him. P.O.s strip searched him on the street and in public.
Siler, Omar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00189,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 13, 2015, ended June 29, 2015
$17,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 31, 2014, the Plaintiff, Mr. Omar Siler, was sitting outside his friend's apartment building, waiting to be buzzed into the building. A man leaving the building held the door open for Mr. Siler, and as Mr. Siler approached the door, a Defendant undercover NYPD officer in plain clothes, who did not identify himself, chased Mr. Siler into the building, up to the roof, and down the fire escape to the building's backyard. Once Mr. Siler reached the backyard, a group of individual defendant officers standing behind a gate shouted at him to get on the ground, while one pointed his gun at him. Mr. Siler lay on the ground. For a few minutes, the defendants tried to figure out how to get around the gate and into ...
Shinaul, Georgia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08615,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 10, 2013, ended June 16, 2014
$67,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 9, 2010, Plaintiffs were inside their home when the defendant officers broke down the front door. Defendants aggressively entered the apartment and began terrorizing the plaintiffs. Defendants had a search warrant that had been procured by knowingly providing false information to a Criminal Court judge. Defendants unlawfully searched Plaintiffs' apartment and no contraband was found. Nonetheless, defendants handcuffed Plaintiffs and took them into custody, despite lacking probable cause. They were transported to the precinct where Plaintiffs Johnson and Gaddy were released directly from the precinct, while Plaintiffs Shinaul and Kemble were put through the booking system at Manhattan Central Booking...
Mcnair, Larry vs Kelly, Raymond, et al.
Case # 13CV00728,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 12, 2013, ended May 2, 2014
$25,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 22, 2012, sometime before 2:00 a.m., Plaintiff was taking a walk after having a disagreement with his wife. As he was walking in front of 235 West 113th Street in New York City, he was arrested by two officers of the Manhattan North Narcotics Bureau Upon information and belief, the arrest was undertaken due to false statements by Defendant U.C. 0213 indicating that he participated in the criminal sale of narcotics. The Defendants did not recover any drugs or other contraband from the Plaintiff. On April 3, 2012, a County of New York grand jury indicted Plaintiff on a charge of Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree. Plaintiff was arraigned on April 3, 2012, but was unable to post...
Jones, Wesley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV05917,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 3, 2012, ended April 9, 2014
Zero Disposition
Harrigan et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02169,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint