Named in 3 known lawsuits, $325,000 total settlements.
Ikezi, Gerald, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05905,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2014, ended April 4, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: ON Mar. 6, 2014, plaintiffs were pulled over by Officers Centore and Mercer in an unmarked police vehicle while driving. Officers pulled them over and asked plaintiffs to stop out of their vehicle. Officers then handcuffed them and forced them to sit on the sidewalk, and when plaintiffs asked why, officers said it was for officer safety while they checked their registration. Plaintiff Ikeji complained that he had a left shoulder injury as officers twisted his hands behind his back to cuff him, but officers ignored him. Plaintiff Ukazu was also suffering from a pre-existing injury that was exacerbated by being handcuffed behind his back. Plaintiffs were kept in that positions for 2 hours before they were let go.
Maxo, Jean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703166/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 21, 2013, ended October 31, 2016
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On or about May 16, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully driving his car when he was pulled over in his car by Officers Daniel Conforti and George Bodenmiller and Sgt. Robert Mercer without cause. Plaintiff was detained, handcuffed, battered and arrested with excessive force. The officers banged Plaintiff's head against his car and then searched Plaintiff, revealing no evidence of any crime. Plaintiff was detained at a precinct for several hours until he was transferred to police booking where he remained for approximately 24 hours, despite the prosecutor admitting there was no cause for Plaintiff's arrest. On or about July 18, 2012, all criminal charges against Plaintiff were dismissed, but Plaintiff was ordered to pa...
Mckoy, Patricia, Adm. For Estate of Deravin, Jacqueline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 013512/2011,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 10, 2011, ended March 6, 2020
$325,000 Settlement