Named in 3 known lawsuits, $250,860 total settlements.
Barter, Elizabeth vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 161602/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, January 4, 2022
Complaint
Description: On November 4, 2020, at approximately 8:45 p.m., the Plaintiff, Elizabeth Barter was present in vicinity of the intersection of St. Luke’s Street and 7th Avenue, County and State of New York, when the defendant Police Officers, Dennis Peng (shield #20134) and John Doe #s 1-10 (identities unknown) unlawfully assaulted, battered, used excessive force and falsely arrested her without legal justification. Plaintiff was present as part of a political march, beginning at Washington Square Park. The march was in response to news that Presidential votes in the 2020 election would not be denied, left uncounted, or otherwise challenged. As the marchers proceeded along Christopher Street and onto Seventh
Avenue, they wer...
Campbell, Charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 703787/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 23, 2018, ended May 1, 2025
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 17, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present at Sutphin Blvd and 119th Ave, Queens, NY, and was assaulted and battered by defendants. Defendants then arrested plaintiff. Defendants created and submitted an erroneous police report to initiate a prosecution in bad faith.
Government Employees Insurance Company Aso Burke, Anthony O. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 008807/2013,
Civil Court - Queens, March 28, 2013, ended April 18, 2013
$860 Settlement