Mehmet C. Kanbur

Lawsuits

Named in 6 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.

Aponte, John R. vs Kanbur, Mehmet, et al.
Case # 16CV00501, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 16, 2016, ended January 10, 2020
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On August 10, 2015, John Aponte was in his Staten Island apartment. Officers arrived at the apartment to investigate a domestic violence issue. While Aponte was talking to officers at his front door, Officer Kanbur slammed Aponte against a wall and placed him in a chokehold. As Kanbur was strangling Aponte, Officer Kanbur's partner grabbed Aponte's right arm. Witnesses report that the officers were told frame Aponte as the instigator in the incident report. Aponte went to two hospitals for treatment, where he underwent two separate psychiatric evaluations.

Acuna v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV04847, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. Defendant Officer Kern used excessive force during the arrest, including spraying Plaintiff with mace, choking him, striking him with his gun, and handcuffing him excessively tight. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later dismissed at the prosecution's request.

Michael v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV00745, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff's friend resided in. One Unidentified Defendant Officer used excessive force during the arrest, pushing Plaintiff to the ground. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.

Stallings v. City of New York et al
Case # 09CV05595, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Stipulation, Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was dismissed at arraignments.

Aponte v. Kanbur
Case # 16CV00167, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Officers went to Plaintiff's residence to investigate a DV incident and when Plaintiff opened the door, PO Kanbur put him in a chokehold and strangled him.

Cadet v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV10646, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$27,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff and his friends while they were in the laundry room of the building Plaintiff resided in. Defendant Officer Walsh used excessive force. Plaintiff was taken to the 71st precinct and charged with Trespass, which was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal at arraignments.