Named in 4 known lawsuits, $102,501 total settlements.
Sam, Dahan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014
Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On October 11, 2012, Plaintiff was walking to the subway at night when at least one individual in an unmarked car ordered him to stop. The car had no headlights on and no indication that it was a police vehicle. The officers did not identify themselves as such. The officers were pursuing Plaintiff on the basis he may have matched the description of a perpetrator who had fled a police traffic stop. Plaintiff felt threatened and began to run. Some officers exited the vehicle and chased Plaintiff on foot. The officers shot Plaintiff multiple times, without justification, including after Plaintiff was incapacitated. They also placed a gun in the vicinity of the incapacitated Plaintiff. Plaintiff underwent several s...
Bell v. Ludemann et al
Case # 10CV02274,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$20,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Stipulation
Description: After plaintiff attempted to commit a robbery, he was standing on the sidewalk when a NYPD vehicle drove onto the sidewalk and intentionally stuck plaintiff in an attempt to apprehend him.
Graham et al v. People of the State of New York et al
Case # 09CV01635,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Dismissed with Prejudice
Order
Description: First incident, Defendant Officer warrantlessly kicked open the door to Plaintiff 1's apartment and entered with guns drawn. On a separate occasion, Plaintiff 2 was arrested for revocation of Bail without a warrant.
Roldan et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV09364,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$82,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers responded to a noise complaint at a party hall and arrested three Plaintiffs without cause. Defendant Officers assaulted all three Plaintiffs while effectuating their arrests. Plaintiffs were brought to the 83rd Precinct and charges (unspecified in complaint) were filed against them, all of which were later adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
