Named in 2 known lawsuits, $135,000 total settlements.
Esperanza, Tina, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02612,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 11, 2015, ended February 4, 2019
$135,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: While Plaintiff 1 was working on his car (for which he showed paperwork), Defendant Officers approached him, arrested him, threatened to take away his kids, and took him to the 71st precinct. He was charged with TR 4-08 Illegal Parking and VTL 402.1 Illegal Plates, which were ACD'd. When Plaintiffs 2 and 3 arrived at the scene, they were also arrested using excessive force and both required hospitalization. Plaintiff 2 was charged with 195.05, which was ACD'd.
Capps, Kwesi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 010482/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 13, 2013