Elijah A. Boyle

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.

John, Aaron vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 504167/2026, Supreme Court - Kings, February 4, 2026

Nelson, Sean vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 525781/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, September 29, 2022, ended November 13, 2024
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 10, 2020, unnamed Police officers Natalia Galarza, Elijah Boyle and unnamed officers unlawfully arrested Plaintiff. The officers were in plain clothes and did not identify themselves prior to apprehending Plaintiff, but rather jumped on Plaintiff, threw him to the ground, choked him, punched him in the face, and tied him at the wrists and ankles with zip ties. The officers provided no reason for the arrest. Plaintiff requested medical treatment but was informed he would remain in custody for additional days if he sought medical attention. Plaintiff was charged with Grand Larceny, Petit Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property and other related offenses, though there was no objective evidence he ...

Simon, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV00272, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 10, 2020, ended April 6, 2021
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 12, 2019, plaintiff was walking home when Detective John Boyle and other members of NYPD approached him from behind and violently threw him onto the ground. The officers then threw plaintiff into a squad car, placed him under arrest, and took him to the 71st Precinct. Plaintiff suffers from severe asthma and requested water, but the officers refused to provide him assistance. Defendant Boyle alleged that the plaintiff had been exhibiting disorderly conduct with violent and threatening behavior despite video evidence to the contrary. The District Attorney’s Office investigated the case and determined that plaintiff should have never been arrested.