Named in 3 known lawsuits, $6,000 total settlements.
Shaw, Mohammed H. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01173,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 27, 2015, ended March 26, 2018
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 8, 2014, Plaintiff called 911 to report that he was the victim of a robbery. NYPD Officers—including Officer Baker—responded and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was held for 16 hours before arraignment. Eventually, all charges were dismissed by the DA.
Washington, Alicia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158424/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, September 2, 2014
Complaint
Description: On November 18, 2013, Plaintiff was attempting to exit the traffic control barrier/device at a traffic intersection. Defendant PO Baker, who was operating the traffic control barrier/device, raised the traffic control barrier/device as Plaintiff's vehicle was passing through causing the traffic control barrier/device to strike Plaintiff's vehicle, thereby causing Plaintiff to sustain severe and serious injuries.
Arias, Kyle vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 504312/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 18, 2013
Complaint
Description: On July 29, 2012, Plaintiff was at a convenience store in Brooklyn, NY. While there, Plaintiff was subjected to verbal and physical abuse by multiple members of the NYPD. Plaintiff was punched and hit in his face and body before being forcibly detained and handcuffed. Plaintiff had no warrants and Defendant Officers didn’t have any legal justification for their actions. Plaintiff was held in custody and was forced to spend weeks incarcerated, but any charges brought against Plaintiff were wholly dismissed. Plaintiff continues to suffer physical and emotional pain, permanent physical damage, serious mental anguish, psychological and emotional distress and other physical and psychological issues.