Named in 4 known lawsuits, $12,500 total settlements.
Behlin, Rahbu vs Rite Aid Pharmacy Store, et al.
Case # 18CV04335,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 18, 2018, ended January 25, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 20, 2015 plaintiff was arrested after having been at a Rite Aid pharmacy and having an altercation with two men. Plaintiff informed Officers Victor Gonzalez and Damion Brown that the two men had assaulted him and requested medical attention. The officers ignored plaintiff's request. At the precinct, plaintiff requested medical attention from Officer Victor Reyes and was again ignored. Plaintiff suffered a permanent hip injury as a result of his assault.
Melo, Leticia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07985,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 14, 2016, ended April 28, 2017
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The defendant officers knocked on the plaintiff's door claiming to be investigating a noise complaint although there was no excessive noise. The plaintiff refused to let the defendant officers inside, but the officers pushed the door open and forced their way in without a warrant. Even though nothing illegal was found, the defendant officers arrested the plaintiff and took her to a local precinct followed by Central Booking. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to New York Penal Law ß260.10(1). The DA declined to prosecute and she was later released.
Rogers, Jowan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150751/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, February 19, 2016
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.