James N. Sgaglione

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $169,500 total settlements.

Wells, Joshua vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 711311/2026, Supreme Court - Queens, June 15, 2026

Wright, Christopher vs Tatzel, Drew, et al.
Case # 24CV08724, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 4, 2025

Fortune, Jermine vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 724133/2023, Supreme Court - Queens, November 16, 2023, ended July 28, 2025
$19,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 29 2023 the Plaintiff was unlawfully being followed by an unmarked police vehicle at which point he stopped and so did the police vehicle. He was approached by NYPD Officers George Sprague, James Scaglione, and John Does 1-3. The Officers grabbed his arms behind his back, slammed him to the ground and handcuffed him. When he was on the ground, one Officer forcibly placed his knee on the Plaintiff's neck. The Officers forcibly transported the Plaintiff to 113th Precinct. The above Officers assaulted and beat the Plaintiff collectively and the Plaintiff required medical treatment the following day as a result of his injuries.

Fowler-Washington, Ikeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06590, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 2, 2019, ended December 22, 2023
$150,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 16, 2017, plaintiff Ikeem Fowler-Washington was sleeping in home when defendant officers attacked him. The defendants hit plaintiff in his face with some object and struck plaintiff's body numerous times. Plaintiff bled and requested medical attention but was denied. Plaintiff was then transported to Jamaica Hospital so his injuries could be assessed and treated. The plaintiff received several stitches to close deep gashes on his face and was trasnported to a police precinct, however, the plaintiff continued to bleed profusely. Plaintiff was then transported to central booking where he was arraigned on several alleged false claims made by one or more of the defendants.

Mceachin, Guy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 702663/2019, Supreme Court - Queens, May 14, 2019, ended August 30, 2023
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present inside his uncle's apartment at 13-10 Redfern Ave, Queens, NY, when defendant officers unlawfully entered the apartment and searched the premises and individuals present without legal justification. Plaintiff was unlawfully handcuffed and transported to the 101st Precinct where he was searched, photographed, fingerprinted, and placed in a holding cell. Plaintiff was transported to Queens Central Booking and placed in a holding cell. Defendant officers intentionally provided the Queens DA with false information regarding their basis for arresting and prosecuting plaintiff and falsely charged plaintiff with crimes he did not commit. On August 12, 2017, after 30 h...