Named in 3 known lawsuits, $30,500 total settlements.
Francis-Steele, Tyree vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05650,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 26, 2015, ended November 29, 2016
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff went to the 71st Precinct to pick up his friend's belongings when the officer at the desk became upset that other friends were being too loud. Plaintiff was then placed in handcuffs, taken into custody, and charged with Dis Con and Trespass, which were dismissed.
Mcclean, Shawn vs P.O. Cumming, Joel, et al.
Case # 14CV07454,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 23, 2014, ended August 25, 2015
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 8th, 2014, Plaintiff was driving home with a friend. He was stopped by NYPD Officers Cumming and Sergeant Sandoval. They falsely accused him of a traffic infraction, harassed him, threw his identification at him. Plaintiff protested but did not resist. The officers then unlawfully dragged him out of the car and sprayed mace at him. Other officers arrived, used their asp on him, and dragged him along the road. He was then booked on fabricated charges.
Philogene-Bey v. New York City Police Commissioner James P. O'Neill et al
Case # 17CV01486,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was pulled over after being followed by an unmarked police car with their emergency flash lights on. Defendant P.O. Rushtlion spoke to the plaintiff in a "negative, loud, hostile tone of voice". Plaintiff was told to exit his car and place his hands on the hood of the car. Rushtlion pulled the plaintiff's arm, dragged him by a chokehold, and body slammed the plaintiff onto his car. Defendants Sandoval and Olsen then searched the plaintiff's shirt and pants pockets. The plaintiff's request to call captain in regards to his illegal search and arrest was denied. The defendants also refused the plaintiff of his Miranda rights. Plaintiff was released on ROR.