Named in 2 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.
Diaz, Nastaccia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020246/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 26, 2013, ended March 18, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 19, 2011 Plaintiff was maliciously and falsely accused by PO Melissa Karson, PO Chad Phillips, PO John Doe, and PO John Roe of having committed crimes. POs then grabbed, handcuffed, and falsely arrested Plaintiff in an excessive manner without legal justification. Plaintiff was falsely imprisoned and a malicious prosecution was commenced against her. All charges were dismissed on April 1, 2013. Plaintiff suffered bodily injury, deprivation of liberty, emotional distress, humiliation, fear, and intimidation as a result of this incident.
Diaz, Matthew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023074/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 7, 2012, ended March 25, 2014
$40,000 Settlement