Named in 4 known lawsuits, $64,750 total settlements.
Foster, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV07635,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 20, 2017, ended October 23, 2018
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers unlawfully stopped Plaintiff, searched him, and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to a precinct where he was strip searched and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, which was later dismissed.
Johnson, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04789,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 17, 2015, ended May 17, 2017
$750 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely charged with possession of heroin and sale of heroin by Defendant Officers at the aforementioned address. All charges were dismissed.
Hernandez, Felix vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03285,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 8, 2014, ended November 14, 2014
$29,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 6th, 2013 NYPD officers, for no reason, grabbed plaintiff, threw him against a fence and started beating him. They handcuffed Plaintiff's arms tightly, and then when he was on the ground continued beating his head, face, and body. Plaintiff suffered a chip tooth, lacerations to head and face, and bruises around his body. At no point did he pose a threat to the officers. At the precinct, they filed false reports against Plaintiff.
Rodriguez, Nelson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156510/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, November 14, 2013, ended March 10, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 19, 2012, at 511 W. 181st St, NY, NY, Defendants arrested plaintiff. Defendants touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized plaintiff, in an excessive manner about his person, causing plaintiff physical pain and mental suffering. A criminal complaint was issued at the directive of Defendants, and a criminal action against plaintiff was commenced. Plaintiff was arraigned in New York Criminal Court and bail was set. On April 27, 2011, plaintiff testified before a Grand Jury. On April 30, 2012, the Grand Jury voted a "no true bill" and plaintiff was released. Plaintiff was detained for 11 days. On June 8, 2012, all charges were dismissed on application of the DA.