Named in 3 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Askew, Ahmed vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 820128/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On October 27, 2022, Plaintiff was inside the 48th Precinct because he made numerous 911 calls that were never responded to. Plaintiff wanted to make a formal complaint in person, but was told that he could not and he must leave. Plaintiff asked to speak with a supervisor, this is when he was surrounded by multiple police officers and was backed into a corner. Defendant Officers grabbed Plaintiff's wrists, arms, and waist, and slammed Plaintiff into the floor of the lobby. This is when Defendant Police Officers, including Police Officer Christopher Malzahn unlawfully detained and arrested Plaintiff without legal justification. Defendant officers also included Defendants Police Officer Christopher Malzahn, Arie...
Little, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026666/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 12, 2018
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 19, 2017, Michael Little was unlawfully arrested in the vicinity of Mohegan Avenue and East 180 Street in Bronx, New York, by agents, servants, and employees of the City of New York. Little's claim alleges false arrest, false imprisonment, malicious prosecution, and other related misconduct, including assault and battery. The criminal charges against Little were dismissed on May 31, 2018. He subsequently sought permission from the court to file a late notice of claim, citing that he was unaware of his right to file the claim within the statutory period due to lack of guidance from his previous attorney.
Little, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033977/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 12, 2018, ended January 9, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 19, 2017, Police Officer Ashley Delia and other police officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, arrested and detained the plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner without a warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification. Because of the defendants conduct, the plaintiff suffered great and permanent bodily injury in and about his head, neck, back, body and limbs and was rendered sick, sore, lame and disabled, and suffered conscious pain. The plaintiff was falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime, but the criminal action against him was terminated favorably.