Named in 4 known lawsuits, $2,977,250 total settlements.
Taveras, Alvin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 723877/2025,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 18, 2025
Costantino, Sara vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV04864,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 23, 2021, ended June 10, 2022
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Ms. Costantino participated in a George Floyd-related demonstration at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn. Members of the Department permitted the demonstration to continue without interference as it proceeded – at no time where the demonstrators told to disperse. At approximately 8:30 pm, when the demonstrators were close to the Brooklyn Bridge, the demonstration came to a half – it resumed shortly thereafter and still no order to disperse was given. However, once the demonstration reached the area of Cadman Plaza East and Johnson Street, the demonstrators were confronted by members of the Department – the demonstrators were corralled and pushed by the Department from all directions during which...
Pierce, Brigid vs P.O. Ryder, Joseph, et al.
Case # 21CV03482,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 24, 2021, ended February 24, 2026
$2,564,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Plaintiff was participating in a peaceful protest against police brutality when NYPD officers approached the group of protestors with large shields. The NYPD did not give any orders to disperse. Defendant Police Officer Joseph Ryder suddenly, without warning, grabbed Plaintiff and threw her to the ground. Plaintiff landed on her head and Defendant Ryde and Defendant Police Officers Does #104 pinned Plaintiff's arms and legs to the ground. One Defendant repeatedly slammed Plaintiff's head into the ground, smashing Plaintiff's eyeglasses and scraping her face. Defendants placed a knee on Plaintiff's left ear. These incidents caused Plaintiff's shirt to be dislodged and her breasts were exposed th...
Lopez, Ernesto vs Nyc Police Dept Officer Gamble, et al.
Case # 21CV02492,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2021, ended May 16, 2024
$400,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 3, 2020, Plaintiff was participating in a peaceful protest against police brutality in downtown Brooklyn, when he was battered and unlawfully and with excessive force arrested by NYPD Officers. During the protest, NYPD Officers suddenly, unprovoked, and without warning, assaulted and arrested protesters. Plaintiff witnessed and recorded with his phone Defendant Sheppard shove a woman to the ground. Plaintiff said "hey!" in response but did not otherwise act. Defendant Sheppard immediately turned to Plaintiff and ordered to have him arrested. Defendant Gamble and others attacked Plaintiff from behind, struck his head with a baton, tackled him to the ground injuring his wrist and forehead and cracking his...
