Named in 4 known lawsuits, $63,001 total settlements.
Jeffreys, Starr vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150504/2022,
Supreme Court - Richmond, March 29, 2022, ended July 11, 2022
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 13, 2021, when Plaintiff timely surrendered at the 120th Precinct in Richmond regarding a complaint that Detective Inga was investigating alleging a violation of a protective order, the defendant POs began to arrest the plaintiff, restraining her with metal handcuffs and subjecting her to an pat-down search. The defendant POs then placed the Plaintiff onto a metal bench outside of a holding cell and handcuffed her to the bench so she could not move. While handcuffed to the bench, Plaintiff suffered significant bruising to the backs of her legs and upper thighs, and moderate bruising to her wrists from over-tight handcuffs. After approximately 12 hours in custody, the Plaintiff was released from custody ...
Konipo, Oumar vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 030602/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 14, 2021, ended July 8, 2022
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2017, the Plaintiff received a call from an NYPD detective claiming he needed to discuss a car accident. The detective requested the Plaintiff's address, which he provided. The detective later arrived at the Plaintiff's residence and requested the Plaintiff come outside to view photos of the accident. The Plaintiff complied. The detective then asked the Plaintiff to confirm his name and show his ID. The Plaintiff complied. The Plaintiff was then surrounded by two other detectives and who ordered the Plaintiff into an unmarked van. The Plaintiff asked why but was ignored. The detectives then grabbed the Plaintiff and threw him into the back of the van, resulting in the Plaintiff hitting his head...
Karakas, Cankut vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 712330/2016,
Supreme Court - Queens, October 20, 2016
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2015, Plaintiff Cancut Karakas was lawfully at 45-25 42nd St., Apt 2B, Sunnyside, New York, when Defendant Denise Inga and John Does #1-2, who were New York Police Department officers or detectives, unlawfully arrested and handcuffed Plaintiff Karakas. Defendants had no warrant or lawful reason to arrest Plaintiff. Plaintiff submitted to the false arrest without resistance. Upon arrival at the jail, Plaintiff underwent a humiliating search and was incarcerated in a cell with criminals. After being released from jail, a criminal proceeding was brought against Plaintiff where he appeared publicly as a criminal defendant in court. As a result, Plaintiff incurred expenses in paying a criminal-defense...
Farias, Victoria Michelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04043,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 18, 2013, ended May 8, 2014
$30,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 25, 2012 in the vicinity of Roosevelt Avenue and 77th Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, NY, plaintiff left her home and went to the store. As plaintiff returned from the store, she saw Manfredo standing on the corner of 77th Street and Roosevelt Avenue, talking to an unidentified male. As plaintiff passed by, the unidentified male asked plaintiff for directions, and plaintiff stopped to answer his question. As plaintiff was giving directions, Manfredo stated “KEEP MOVING, FAGGOT. GET AWAY FROM HERE IF YOU DON’T WANT PROBLEMS.” Plaintiff did not pay attention to Manfredo, and continued to provide directions. Manfredo continued to interrupt and insult plaintiff. Plaintiff responded “who are you to talk...