Named in 3 known lawsuits, $62,500 total settlements.
Torres, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157862/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, August 4, 2015, ended April 26, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 6, 2014, Plaintiff was driving with a friend when he was pulled over by three officers in an undercover vehicle and illegally searched on their persons and in the vehicle. The inside of the vehicle was destroyed as a result. The officers claimed that an unopened box of baking soda among other groceries was drugs, and arrested Plaintiff, leading to his incarceration for 3 days until he was bailed out. Plaintiff sustained great emotional injuries.
Sterling, Sharon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 162314/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, December 24, 2014, ended June 11, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 8, 2013, Plaintiff was inside of her nephew's apartment when at least five Defendant NYPD police officers forcefully and unlawfully entered the apartment without probable cause or legal justification. The Plaintiff then complied with police orders to get on the ground and was thereafter handcuffed. The police officers unlawfully searched the entire apartment but did not find any contraband. Plaintiff was arrested and taken to a precinct, but the District Attorney's Office declined to prosecute her. As a result of her arrest, Plaintiff was suspended from her job.
Reed, Shaun
Case # 12CV06295,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 1, 2012, ended April 16, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint