Named in 7 known lawsuits, $557,500 total settlements.
Tyler, Taren vs Det. Maggio, Jason, et al.
Case # 20CV01714,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 8, 2020
Complaint
Description: On March 2, 2017, plaintiff Taren Tyler alleges that New York County Assistant District Attorney Jaime Kleidmanconspired with NYPD Detective O'leary and Maggio to unlawfully seize plaintiff's person without warrant. Plaintiff alleges that Kleidman, O'Leary and Maggio unlawfully used GPS, wire taps, and pen subpoena to locate and arrest plainitff at the plaintiff's private domicile and the arrest itself took place on March 7, 2017. During the arrest, Detectives O'Leary and Maggio broke down the front door, physically attacked plaintiff by hitting him and pinning him to the floor. Plaintiff was handcuffed and while on the floor, O'Leary and Maggio pressed their knees on the back of plaintiff's head, neck, and bac...
Mcfadden, Denver vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 19CV05508,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 18, 2019, ended September 30, 2025
Zero Disposition
Mcfadden, Denver vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03180,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 17, 2019, ended June 19, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2017, plaintiff was arrested by NYDP detectives, including Detective Steven Bryne and Detective John O'Leary. Several officers, including Officer William McLaughlin, pushed plaintiff into a wall, arrested him, and transported him to a precinct. At the precinct, plaintiff was denied his medication. Plaintiff was then taken to Rikers Island, where he was robbed and beaten.
Hicks, Ariantch vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153563/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, April 23, 2018
Complaint
Description: On or about August 18, 2016, in the County of New York, Defendants, officers and detectives of the NYPD seized and searched Plaintiff without a warrant or probable cause. Defendants detained, handcuffed, arrested and imprisoned Plaintiff and transported him to a police precinct. On or about August 18, 2016, Defendants caused to be initiated a criminal prosecution of Plaintiff, charging/ causing Plaintiff to be charged with various crimes including rape, kidnapping, assault, even though they knew that Plaintiff was innocent. On or about August 23, 2016, Defendants initiated a further criminal prosecution of Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff to be charged with additional crimes. Defendant NYPD Detective Ydressah Bey s...
Klein, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06926,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 13, 2016, ended May 10, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was walking down the street, searched him, arrested him, took him to the 25th Precinct, and charged him with possession of a controlled substance, which was ACD'd.
Bryan, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04418,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 13, 2016, ended September 28, 2017
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was in the hallway of a residence speaking with an acquaintance when they were ambushed by Defendant Officers. Plaintiff was seized, handcuffed, and thoroughly searched. Plaintiff was charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana in the Fourth Degree for allegedly selling marijuana to UC 273. All charges were later dismissed.
Pomales, Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155352/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, June 29, 2016, ended April 15, 2019
$550,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 2, 2015, Police Officers John Oleary and Christopher Vanweddinger instructed the plaintiff to exit the motor vehicle in which she was a passenger, without a warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion to believe that the plaintiff had committed a crime. The officers searched the plaintiff by patting her down and going through her pockets. The officers also searched through the plaintiff’s purse and motor vehicle. The officers then handcuffed and formally arrested the plaintiff, again without a warrant, probable cause, reasonable suspicion, permission, or other justification. The officers continued to forcibly detain the plaintiff against her will at various locations, including a police van and pr...