Named in 13 known lawsuits, $485,500 total settlements.
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 802085/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 3, 2026
Dennis, Alphonso Jr. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 825743/2025E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 12, 2025
Ryan, Jaylin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 25CV03141,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 8, 2025, ended October 21, 2025
Zero Disposition
Shirley, Devon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 160773/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, February 1, 2024
Complaint
Description: On May 10, 2020 at approximately 3:30pm, Plaintiff was planning to walk to a nearby precinct to dispose of a firearm in exchange for money using the NYPD buyback program. Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk in the vicinity of the intersection of Morningside Avenue and Manhattan Avenue when Defendants, officers of the New York City Police Department, Mahon and John or Jane Doe 1-10 appeared and approached and stopped Plaintiff without probable cause, reasonable suspicion, valid search or arrest warrant or any legal justification. Defendants then illegally questioned Plaintiff and falsely accused him of a criminal offense. Defendants next seized Plaintiff's person with their outstretched hands aggressi...
Mulkeen, Brian J.as Adm of Estate of Mulkeen, Brian C. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 035738/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 20, 2021
M., A O/b/o Her Minor Son, S., T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV10630,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 17, 2020, ended May 25, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 1, 2020, plaintiff (a minor) was illegally stopped and searched by police officers Richard McKnight (Shield No. 7955), Edmundo Rivera (Shiled No. 696), Brian Mahon (Shield No. 26892), and Daniel Campbell. The officers were in plainclothes and in an unmarked SUV when they approached plaintiff on the street, got out of the vehicle, and searched plaintiff's body, clothes, and fanny pack. They made comments suggesting plaintiff, an African American child, "looked like" he would have crack cocaine or carry a gun. They left and did not provide Right to Know card to Plaintiff.
Greene, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024389/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 28, 2020, ended May 17, 2023
$38,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 05, 2019, around 10:00 P.M., plaintiff Tyrone Greene was in the vicinity of 1350 Washington Ave, Bronx, walking down the street with a friend when a police officer got out of his car and approached Plaintiff. No contraband was found on Plaintiff and nothing illegal was procured. Plaintiff was unlawfully handcuffed and taken to a precinct and then central booking. Plaintiff was held for about 24 hours. Plaintiff was required to return to Court several times and all charges were dismissed on December 18, 2019.
Campbell, Troy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033120/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 9, 2019, ended April 10, 2020
$117,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 3, 2017, NYPD officer defendant Brian Mahon, along with two unnamed NYPD officer defendants approach plaintiff on the street and unlawfully stopped, searched, battered, handcuffed and arrested him in an excessive manner. Such stop was based solely on plaintiff's age/race. Plaintiff was later strip searched while in custody, arraigned and maliciously prosecuted. This incident result in permanent and severe physical injuries to plaintiff. All charges against plaintiff were terminated favorably on January 4, 2019.
Fernandez, Alvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033114/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 10, 2018, ended February 18, 2021
$125,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 30, 2017, named Defendant Brian Mahon, and two unnamed Defendants, John Doe and John Roe, without a warrant or cause, stopped the Plaintiff. The Defendants grabbed, pushed, assaulted, battered, arrested, detained, and strip searched the Plaintiff in a violent manner. As a result of their actions, the Plaintiff sustained severe and permanent bodily injury in his head, neck, back, body, and limbs. The Plaintiff also developed other injuries such as emotional distress, significant damage to standing and reputation, loss of enjoyment of life, and loss of liberty and companionship. Criminal charges against the Plaintiff were filed based on fraud, perjury, and misrepresentations. All charges against the ...
Copes, Laquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08413,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2017, ended March 21, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On October 27, 2017, Mr. Laquan Copes was riding his bike in the Bronx. At least 15 members of the NYPD grabbed him off his bike and began to question and manhandle him. They assaulted Mr. Copes using their fists, legs, batons, radio, and asp. Several supervisors on the scene failed to intervene, took part in the beating, and denied Mr. Copes medical care. The officers arrested Mr. Copes and charged him with various crimes. During the course of Mr. Copes' custody, the officers delayed medical treatment, though Mr. Copes was eventually transported to a hospital. The officers fabricated paperwork and falsified documents stating that Mr. Copes was in possession of a weapon and had resisted arrest along with commit...
Harris, Noah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08760,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 15, 2017, ended July 5, 2018
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in the vestibule of the building where he lives when Defendant Officers entered and searched everyone. When Plaintiff questioned their actions, he was assaulted, arrested, taken to the 52nd precinct, and charged with assaulting a police officer, which was later dismissed.
Oden, Julian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300134/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 28, 2016, ended March 9, 2018
$75,000 Settlement
Lucero, Alberto and Baez, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304151/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 27, 2015, ended September 27, 2018
$40,000 Settlement
Exhibits,
Summons/Complaint