Named in 4 known lawsuits, $66,001 total settlements.
Lancaster, Roger D. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 804434/2026E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 17, 2026
Joseph, Jose J. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV09670,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 15, 2022, ended March 4, 2024
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On December 1, 2019, Jose J. Joseph was falsely accused of and arrested for strangling victim T.J. Joseph alleges that Defendants Hart, Larin, Fernandez, Shopiro, and Abumalouh knew about the victim's serious credibility issue before his arrest, failing to include information about the victim's sobriety and credibility at the time of the alleged strangulation. Joseph further alleges he was falsely arrested even though there was a lack of probable cause and reckless disregard for the victim's poor credibility and intoxication at the time of the alleged strangulation.
Jose, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02940,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 8, 2016, ended November 18, 2016
$1,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff saw his friend's car on the block and went over to say hi when Defendant Officers grabbed and searched him. Defendant officers then searched his friend's car and allegedly found drugs inside. Plaintiff was taken to the 44th Precinct, strip-searched, and given a DAT for possession of marijuana, which was later dismissed.
Diane, Bakary, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300370/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 29, 2013, ended June 19, 2014
$65,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint