Named in 2 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.
Smith, Brennan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 523165/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 12, 2020, ended September 8, 2025
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2019, at around 12:30 a.m., Mr. Smith was walking with friends near 849 Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn when he was assaulted and arrested by NYPD officers without justification or probable cause. Officers in an unmarked vehicle followed the group and singled out Mr. Smith, allegedly due to his race or other protected status. One of the officers, believed to be Lt. Martin McKinney, used vulgar language, pushed Mr. Smith, and, along with other officers, applied excessive force, causing injuries. Mr. Smith was placed in overly tight handcuffs, despite not resisting arrest.
The officers failed to intervene or provide medical attention, and Mr. Smith was falsely charged with obstructing governmental admi...
Norris, Kristy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 503872/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 8, 2017, ended February 22, 2019
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 6, 2015, plaintiff had called the police after her former boyfriend forced his way into her apartment. Defendant police officers unlawfully arrested plaintiff, placed her in excessively tight handcuffs and pushed their way into the apartment. Defendant officers then searched the apartment without permission or authorization. While plaintiff was being transported to the precinct, she suffered an illness but defendant officers did not take her to the hospital. Plaintiff was wrongfully charged and had all charges against her dismissed.
