Named in 3 known lawsuits, $28,000 total settlements.
Rentas, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508120/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 24, 2018, ended December 8, 2022
$28,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present in the vicinity of Marcus Garvey Blvd and Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, N Y, walking home when he was unlawfully stopped by Defendants. Defendant asked Plaintiff where he was going and Plaintiff replied, "home." Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and unlawfully searched him. Plaintiff asked Defendants why they were searching him and Defendants replied, "Don't worry about it." Defendants handcuffed Plaintiff and put him in a police car. Plaintiff was arrested and handcuffed. Defendants transported Plaintiff to the 79th Precinct police station where he was photographed, fingerprinted and detained in a holding cell. Plaintiff repeatedly asked for medical attention, but Defen...
Davis, Rahiem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04097,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 4, 2016, ended August 29, 2019
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff at a bus station, handcuffed him, took him to TD 33, and charged him with not paying his bus fare. The charges were dismissed after Plaintiff proved he had paid his fare.
Davis v. City of New York et al
Case # 17CV03129,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested at a bus stop after failing to provide photo ID. He was charged with not paying his bus fare, which was later dismissed.