Named in 10 known lawsuits, $110,001 total settlements.
Boja, Muhamed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 26CV02738,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 6, 2026
Padilla, Chris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158890/2019E,
Supreme Court - New York, September 25, 2019
Complaint
Description: ON June 21, 2018, Christopher Padilla a.k.a. Chris Padilla, the plaintiff, was wrongfully detained and false imprisoned by defendants, the New York City Police Department, Sergeant Joan Ferreira, NYPD Officer John Bonhomme, and NYPD Officer Paul Acosta. The defendants wrongfully and falsely accused the plaintiff of criminal possession of marijuana in the Second and Fourth Degree without any probable cause or reasonable belief that Padilla committed these crimes. The defendants negligently and maliciously instigated the arrest and prosecution of Chris Padilla based on their belief that he possessed marijuana.
The plaintiff was falsely imprisoned various places including, but not limited to, the precinct in the...
Padilla, Chris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150642/2019,
Supreme Court - New York, May 2, 2019
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 21, 2018, defendant POs Ferreira, Bonhomme and Acosta, without probable cause, arrested plaintiff for alleged possession of marijuana.
Ramirez, Samuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV11089,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 29, 2018, ended October 24, 2019
$46,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 9, 2018, plaintiff and his friends were riding motorcycles on the street. Plaintiff was in the middle of completing a "wheelie" on the street when Sgt. Joan Ferreira deliberately swerved his police vehicle and struck plaintiff, knocking him off his bike. Plaintiff landed on the windshield of the police vehicle before falling to the ground. Then P.O.s Justin Vartanian and Alexandra Isabelle got out of the vehicle. P.O. Isabelle asked if plaintiff was okay, and P.O. Vartanian grabbed plaintiff and pulled him up from the floor. P.O. Vartanian handcuffed plaintiff and falsely stated that plaintiff hit the police vehicle. Plaintiff complained of pain all over his body -- an ambulance was called but plai...
Wilkins, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV08008,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 1, 2018, ended October 10, 2020
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 3, 2015, plaintiff was at his girlfriend's apartment, which police officers forcibly entered early in the morning. Officers handcuffed, pushed, and arrested plaintiff. Plaintiff was transported to the precinct, where he was held in custody and interrogated before being sent to Central Booking. An ADA filed a criminal complaint against plaintiff alleging four drug-related charges, based on false statements by police that contraband was recovered from the apartment. Sergeant Joan Ferreira was the affiant who swore to the complaint falsely alleging such recovery. After arraignment, plaintiff was held in jail for at least a week before the DA declined to seek indictments.
The city improperly retained t...
Rowell, Hozie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06598,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 26, 2016, ended February 28, 2019
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Because of Plaintiff's complaints against police officers and local leaders, Defendant Officers at his local precinct, PSA 5, swore out a false affidavit to obtain a search warrant of his home. Officers then raided Plaintiff's home in riot gear, refused to allow residents to put on proper clothes, and planted cocaine. Plaintiff was then arrested, brought to PSA 5, and charged with 220.50(2) and 220.03. Charges were later dismissed on speedy trial grounds.
Taylor, Barbara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152722/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, April 18, 2016
Complaint
Description: On April 17, 2014, Officers Joan Ferreria and John/Jane does 1-5 (defendants) entered Barbara Taylor (plaintiff) apartment, pointed their firearms at her, unlawfully searched the apartment then unlawfully arrested her without consent, probable cause, reasonable suspicion or a warrant, all with unreasonable force.
The defendants belittled the plaintiff, damaged her property then covered up their actions by falsely and maliciously telling a fabricated story to the DA. These actions were done to hit goals and quoatas as well as justify overtime.
All charges were dismissed.
The City of New York is directly liable for its role in enabling and perpetuating the misconduct through negligent hiring, training, and ...
Houston, Harold, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04790,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 17, 2015, ended November 10, 2016
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered the residence of Plaintiffs based on a search warrant. Both plaintiffs were handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff 2, who is intellectually disabled, was issued a summons and released. Plaintiff 1 was charged with possession of a firearm and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Ultimately, all charges were dismissed for both plaintiffs.
Wilson, Akiesha, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03192,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 28, 2015, ended June 2, 2016
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Original Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers stormed into Plaintiffs' apartment, guns drawn, handcuffed and searched Plaintiffs, took them to PSA5 stationhouse, and charged adult plaintiffs with gun and drug charges, which were later dismissed. False allegations also made with ACS.
Harris, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07788,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 8, 2014, ended February 3, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 5, 2010, plaintiff was leaving a grocery store when he witnessed an assault while crossing the street. Plaintiff began to run and police arrived with guns and told him to stop. Officers Joan Ferrelar, Angel Lujan, and Bryant Zampella handcuffed plaintiff and placed him in a police car. He was brought to the precinct. He was assaulted by another inmate while sleeping and tried to defend himself but officers broke it up. Officers separated plaintiff from the other individual. Plaintiff then began to feel back pain and requested to go to the hospital. He fell asleep while awaiting EMS and woke up to the desk sergeant kicking his back. EMS came into the cell and took plaintiff to the hospital and was tr...
