Florin Kuka

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $201,500 total settlements.

Martin, Edwina Frances Admin of Alfonso, Carlos Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151185/2022, Supreme Court - Richmond, August 11, 2022, ended November 8, 2023
$25,000 Settlement

Lewis, Kendell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151840/2020, Supreme Court - Richmond, October 22, 2020, ended September 28, 2023
$25,000 Settlement

Stanley, Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02395, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 29, 2015, ended June 21, 2016
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at his friend's apartment when the friend was followed home by Defendant Officers looking for his ID. Officers then rushed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, took him to the 67th Precinct, and charged him with ß220.03, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree, which was ACD'd. On another incident, Defendant officer kicked in the door of an apartment where Plaintiff was present, searched everyone, arrested Plaintiff, took him to the 67th precinct, and gave him a DAT for 220.03, which was ACD'd.

Krieg, Christopher vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV03626, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 4, 2014, ended April 4, 2016
$115,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2012, Christopher Krieg, a paraplegic, was subjected to severe mistreatment by NYPD Officers during his arrest and transport, exacerbating his medical conditions. Officers, including Detectives Gerard Beyrodt and Ryan Lane, forcibly removed Krieg from his wheelchair, placed him unrestrained in a cargo van, and ignored his medical needs, leading to further injury and hospitalization.

Nelson, Matthew, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00669, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 15, 2013, ended January 23, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 10, 2010, Plaintiffs Matthew Nelson and Joshua Bryant were in a residential backyard when police officers entered. Those officers searched, arrested and transported the Plaintiffs to the precinct. Plaintiffs were searched again at the precinct, with neither search revealing any contraband. Thereafter false charges were prepared for possession of marijuana by Defendant Officer Florin Kuka. Plaintiff Nelson received a desk ticket, which was apparently not formally filed. Plaintiff Bryant is alleged to have received similar treatment.