Named in 2 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Pearson, Rodney J., et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04661,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 30, 2016, ended March 14, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving when he saw his friend and picked him up to give him a ride. Defendant officers then pulled over the car, searched the individuals, and recovered a small amount of personal marijuana from on of the Plaintiffs. Officers then arrested them, took them on a "rough ride" to the precinct, and charged them with marijuana sale. Plaintiff 1 accepted an ACD'd but Plaintiff 2's case was dismissed after a judge determined that Det. Deida's testimony was not credible.
Zadok, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03674,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 1, 2015, ended June 10, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Mead became involved in a dispute between Plaintiff and the landlord of his apartment. Plaintiff claims Defendant Officer discriminated against him because he was Jewish. Defendant Officers kicked open door to Plaintiff's room, assaulted him, and falsely charged him with Burglary in the Second Degree, which was eventually dismissed.