Named in 8 known lawsuits, $240,000 total settlements.
Castro, Idalia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033161/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 25, 2020, ended June 12, 2023
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 9, 2018, police officer Steven Douglas arrested Idalia Castro inside 1107 East 229 St. Apt 2A of Bronx without Castro's consent. In doing so, Douglas, along with other officers, maliciously grabbed, pushed, and handcuffed Castro and caused her physical injury on multiple of her body and mental pain in an excessive manner.
Castro made multiple court appearances following her arrest, which all terminated favorably for her. For this court proceedings, however, Douglas and other police officers maliciously prosecuted Castro by providing false and incomplete information. During more than 18 hours in which Castro was detained, she not only was deprived of her liberty, but also suffered pain and fea...
Montalvo, Amanda vs City of New York
Case # 022428/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 24, 2020, ended April 7, 2025
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 14, 2019, plaintiff was in her residence apartment, when defendant police officers, without any probable cause or warrant, entered plaintiff's home and searched the residence and plaintiff's person. Defendants' then assaulted and battered plaintiff, placing her in tight handcuffs and under arrest. Plaintiff was not engaging in any illegal conduct and did not possess any illegal substance. Plaintiff was eventually released without any charges, and she later learned that he was wrongly arrested for criminal possession of controlled substances for her boyfriend. As a result of defendants' actions, plaintiff sustained serious physical injuries and emotional trauma.
Richey, Traysandra vs City of New York
Case # 032262/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 18, 2019, ended March 14, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about November 21, 2018, Traysandra Richey was near 1010 Soundview Avenue in the Bronx when she was approached by NYPD officers, including Officer Steven Douglas, Officer John Doe, and Officer John Roe. Without probable cause or legal justification, the officers stopped, searched, handcuffed, and arrested her. It is alleged that the officers used excessive force during the arrest, physically grabbing and detaining her in an aggressive manner. While in custody, Richey was subjected to a strip search and was falsely charged with a crime. She remained in custody for more than 24 hours and had to attend multiple court appearances until the charges were ultimately dismissed. As a result, Richey claims to have ...
Alonso, Oniel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026283/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 30, 2019, ended January 23, 2020
$100,000 Settlement
Richey, Traysandra vs City of New York
Case # 025621/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 21, 2019
Smith, Tacuma, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021431/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 28, 2018, ended January 28, 2020
$80,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 10, 2017, Plaintiffs Tacuma Smith, Louis Jenkins, Louis Joseph, Bernard Mason and Lester Mason were approached by Defendant Officers Jose Collazo, Steven Douglas and two unidentified officers, who stopped, searched, grabbed and detained Plaintiffs without cause. Plaintiffs were strip searched, arraigned and incarcerated for over 24 hours. All charges against Plaintiffs sere dismissed.
Brooks, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026904/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 19, 2018, ended March 10, 2025
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 6, 2017, at approximately 5:00 A.M., in the Bronx, New York, Plaintiff Robert Brooks was allegedly wrongfully detained by several New York City Police Officers, including Officer Steven Douglas, Shield #532, and unidentified officers named as John/Jane Doe I-IV. During the incident, officers entered Brooks' residence without a warrant, pointing firearms at him while he was still in bed. Officer Douglas and other officers handcuffed Brooks excessively tightly, causing his wrists to turn red. Brooks informed the officers about his need for insulin and other medications, but his requests were disregarded. Despite searching his apartment, the officers reportedly found nothing incriminating. Brooks ...
Cargo, Vanessa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026839/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 13, 2018
Complaint
Description: On December 7, 2017, defendant police officers Douglas, Doe, and Roe, unlawfully stopped and frisked, searched, grabbed, assaulted, and detained the Plaintiff. While in the custody of these defendant officers, Plaintiff was strip searched without any legal reason or justification. As a result, the Plaintiff suffered physical and emotional injuries, including permanent bodily injury to her head, neck, back, body, and limbs. As a result of those injuries, Plaintiff was rendered sore, sick, lame, and disabled, and has and will continue to require medical assistance.
