Named in 6 known lawsuits, $845,683 total settlements.
Richardson, Diana C., et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV03609,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 6, 2021, ended June 15, 2023
$415,002 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 29, 2020, the plaintiffs, both New York State legislators, were participating in a protest at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn. The peaceful protest was organized after the deaths of Breonna Taylor and George Floyd in May 2020. Plaintiffs identified themselves as lawmakers to police officials before and during the protests. Shortly before 8 AM, the defendant NYPD officers broadcast a message to the protesters, telling them to disperse, despite having no legal basis for this order. Plaintiffs attempted to comply with these commands, but the NYPD officers "kettled" them in place, leaving them with nowhere to go.
Defendant officers including Defendand Ciota then began to use their bicycles to assault Plain...
Neil, Eva S. vs Ventrella, Andrew, et al.
Case # 700782/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 22, 2018, ended September 7, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Reinhart, Julia, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV08314,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2013, ended August 1, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 17, 2012, Plaintiffs JULIA REINHART and TIMOTHY EASTMAN were lawfully present in Lower Manhattan as photojournalists covering the one year anniversary of Occupy Wall Street. Without cause, Plaintiff JULIA REINHART was bodily seized by one or more Defendant POLICE OFFICERS, handcuffed and placed under arrest at the direction Defendant NEW YORK CITY POLICE CAPTAIN VENTRELLA. Without cause, Plaintiff TIMOTHY EASTMAN was bodily seized by one or more Defendant POLICE OFFICERS, handcuffed and placed under arrest at the direction Defendant NEW YORK CITY POLICE CHIEF THOMAS PURTELL. Plaintiffs were released later in the day on September 17, 2012. All charges against Plaintiffs were eventually dismissed an...
Criollo, Cynthia C. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155601/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, July 15, 2013, ended April 30, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Geico Indemnity Company Aso Walker, Charlie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004393/2013,
Civil Court - Queens, February 20, 2013, ended April 16, 2013
$1,680 Settlement
Branch v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03048,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$324,001 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint,
Judgment,
Stipulation for Atty's Fees