Named in 13 known lawsuits, $288,750 total settlements.
Gethers, Khalif vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 530837/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 2, 2021
Mckoy, Natasha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523421/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 16, 2019
Wilson, Belinda, et al. vs P.O. Kalish, Micheal, et al.
Case # 18CV05219,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 5, 2018, ended April 25, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Agosto, Miguel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504097/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 2, 2017, ended July 28, 2020
$30,000 Settlement
Simms, Zhane vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 504103/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 2, 2017
Carolina, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517495/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 7, 2016, ended October 22, 2019
$75,000 Settlement
Mcintyre, Denise vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01894,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2015, ended March 29, 2016
$13,750 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer's entered Plaintiff's boyfriend's home while she was there, ordered her outside, searched the home, arrested her, took her to the 73rd precinct, where she was released 24 hrs later because the DA declined to prosecute.
Hayward, Tremaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500010/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 5, 2015, ended August 20, 2019
$27,500 Settlement
Williams, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 015559/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 6, 2014
Williams, Aaron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 009285/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 24, 2014, ended September 29, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Solomon, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02821,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 14, 2014, ended November 25, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On January 26, 2013, at approximately 10:00 p.m. at 2196 Dean Street, Brooklyn, New York, the defendant NYPD officers from the 73rd Precinct, including defendant police officer Bryan Cullen, unlawfully entered plaintiff Joel Solomon’s single room occupancy apartment without a warrant, pointing a gun at his head as he opened the door. The defendant officers forced plaintiff to sit in a kitchen area while they forcibly entered and searched the other SRO apartments. Despite finding no evidence connecting plaintiff or his girlfriend to any illegal activities, nor any weapons or contraband on their persons or in their apartment, the defendant officers unlawfully arrested plaintiff. He was handcuffed and taken to ...
Newsome, Anthony Obo G.,r. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01935,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 4, 2014, ended December 12, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 16, 2013, plaintiff's were inside their home at 682 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY. At approximately 8AM, plaintiff R.G. who was 15 years old, was getting dressed for school when she noticed several police officer kicking in the front door of her home. Plaintiff Anthony Newsome also heard the commotion and walked toward the door. The officers forced their way inside and threw Mr. Newsome to the ground. The officers had their weapons drawn including one firearm pointed directly at Mr. Newsome's back. R.G. who was only partially clothed, was handcuffed and taken to the hallway outside. Both plaintiff's were detained in the hallway while the officers ransacked the apartment. No illegal substances were found on t...
Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2013 NYPD Officers unlawfully broke down the door to Plaintiffs' apartment and falsely accused Plaintiffs of possessing an unlicensed firearm. Plaintiff Michelle Bell was handcuffed in the apartment for approximately 3 hours. Plaintiff Joshua Bell-Simon was thrown to the ground where officers pointed rifles at him and one pinned him to the ground with foot. He was arrested at the apartment and transported to the 73rd precinct. After approximately 24 hours in custody, he was released with no charges filed against him. Plaintiff Larvelle Bell was escorted at gun-point to a room where he was kicked to the ground. Larvelle witnessed officers destroying property in the apartment before he was unlawfully ...