Named in 2 known lawsuits, $30,000 total settlements.
Marcellin, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02076,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 9, 2019, ended December 21, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 11, 2018, Plaintiff Sean Marcellin, an employee of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, was driving one of their rental cars to a car wash when he passed by an unmarked police car. As he passed, he noticed that Defendant Officers Berkowitz, Devane, and Mercurio were staring at him from inside the vehicle. The unmarked police car then began tailing Mr. Marcellin and eventually pulled his car over. As Mr. Marcellin pulled over, he signaled to a nearby bystander, who began to record the incident. Defendant Officer Berkowitz approached the car and demanded that Mr. Marcellin produce his license. Mr. Marcellin mistakenly produced his learner's permit instead of his license, at which point he was threatened by Defendant...
Evans, Abdul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02513,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 31, 2016, ended September 21, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On August 29, 2014 Plaintiff was driving his car when he was pulled over by a police officer from the 101st Precinct. The officer asked for Plaintiff's license and registration, which Plaintiff told the officer were at home. The officer asked Plaintiff to exit his car and then the officer placed him under arrest for driving under the influence. Plaintiff was processed and held in custody for five days. Plaintiff was found not guilty at a criminal jury trial in April of 2016.