Named in 2 known lawsuits, $190,000 total settlements.
Abelson, Brian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV07038,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 22, 2021, ended June 7, 2022
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2020, plaintiff, Brian Abelson participated in a protest in the Bronx in relation to the murder of George Floyd. Plaintiff was caught between police barricades when officers Kevin Herrera, Christopher Nelson, and Thomas Mosher attacked him. Mosher punched plaintiff in the right eye, then Herrera and Nelson reached down, grabbed plaintiff's finger, and twisted it, breaking the finger. One of the three officers pulled plaintiff's mask and pepper-sprayed him. Plaintiff was then pulled over the barrier, thrown to the ground, hit with batons, kicked, and placed on his chest on the ground. An officer then placed plaintiff's hands behind his back and kneeled on his neck. Plaintiff was arrested, his su...
Smith, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021092/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 19, 2016, ended October 28, 2016
$40,000 Settlement