Named in 5 known lawsuits, $142,500 total settlements.
Scott, Duquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511502/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 11, 2016
Complaint
Description: On or about August 13, 2012, Plaintiff's mother organzied a summer BBQ in the courtyard of their apartment complex in 5903 Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. 30 people attended the BBQ and they enjoyed good food and company. At approximately 9 pm Shilevia Shaw who lived in the apartment approached Plaintiff's mother and screamed at her in an aggressive manner. Shaw appeared intoxicated and people requested her to clam down. Plaintiff saw what was happeneing and stepped in to try to diffuse the situation and asked Shaw to clam down. Shaw got upset and verbally lashed out at Plaintiff and then walked away. Plaintiff left the the BBQ before it ended because he was tired and went home. People stayed at the BBQ in the vici...
Freeman, Lastarr, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02393,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2014, ended December 23, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2012, Plaintiffs were attending a party at the home of an acquaintance when several officers charged in unlawfully. These officers include David Creely, Giovani Ramirez, Bergenbaum, Jose Alegre, Claude Celeste, Jovanny Fernandez, Jeffery Gryz, and unnamed officers. Despite the fact that they had no probable cause to believe Plaintiffs had committed any crimes or offenses, the officers placed Plaintiffs under arrest. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed the DA's Office that they had observed Plaintiffs in possession of a controlled substance. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with drug offenses. Charges against Plaintiffs were ultimately dismissed.
Thomas, Emanuel as Mng Thomas, Sherrie, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004516/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 14, 2013, ended February 10, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Boris, Joanne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04810,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 1, 2012, ended May 13, 2013
$37,500 Settlement
Dawson, Katie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00533,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 20, 2012, ended March 12, 2013
$25,000 Settlement