Michael D. Duggan

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $87,500 total settlements.

Konate, Youssouf vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020431/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 13, 2020, ended June 29, 2021
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2019, around 12:15 A.M., plaintiff Youssouf Konate was lawfully in the vicinity of Hughes Ave and East 180th Street, Bronx, when he was approached, stopped, assaulted, and arrested. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and all charges were eventually terminated in his favor. Plaintiff was maliciously prosecuted and injured on the head, neck, back, body, and limbs. Plaintiff was stopped as a result of stop and frisk policies and there was no legal basis for the arrest.

Mohamed, Jordan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029120/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 7, 2019, ended February 11, 2021
$62,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 23, 2018 Plaintiff was wrongfully and falsely accused by Sgt. Nicholas McGarry and POs Chad Poidomani, Miguel Donovan, Luis Alicea, Janet Gill, Michael Duggan, and Robert Wichers of criminal possession of a weapon. Thereafter Plaintiff was wrongfully detained, criminally processed, and imprisoned until his release on or about May 23, 2018. Plaintiff was subject to indignities, humiliation, and ridicule.

Cruz, Bobby D. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025364/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 9, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about May 23, 2018, NYPD Officers Chad Poidomani, Miguel Donovan, Luis Alicea, Janet Gil, Michael Duggan, Robert Wichers, and Sergeant Nichola McGarry wrongfully and falsely accused Plaintiff Cruz of the crime of possession of a firearm. The officers deliberately and maliciously prosecuted Plaintiff, an innocent male without any probable cause whatsoever, by filing a criminal complaint for the purpose of falsely accusing Plaintiff of a crime he did not commit. The case was resolved in Plaintiff's favor.