Named in 3 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Baines, Stephon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521859/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 5, 2020, ended March 10, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 31st, 2020, Plaintiff was lawfully present at a protest at the Barclay's Center when he was unlawfully stopped, searched and detained by PO Cristian Hernandez and PO Urbanek Yandeiry. PO Hernandez and PO Yandeiry forcibly shoved Plaintiff to the ground, punched him, and slammed him into the pavement. They then affixed tight handcuffs to Plaintiff's wrists. Plaintiff was then transported to One Police Plaza where he was detained for six hours until given a Desk Appearance Ticket and allowed to leave. Plaintiff then sought out medical attention for his physical and psychological injuries at St. Barnabas Hospital. All criminal charges against Plaintiff were dropped on October 9th, 2020.
Williams, Jeremiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV03045,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2019, ended December 27, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or around January 24, 2018, plaintiff was being transported from a courtroom to a holding cell of a courthouse when NYPD employees, including Sergeant Yandeiry Urbanek, Captain Albert Isaac, Officer Christopher Vital, and Officer Whittaker Young, tightly handcuffed him and used excessive physical force. Despite plaintiff dislocating his shoulder, NYPD ignored plaintiff's requests for medical attention and proceeded to shove and kick him into a holding cell. Plaintiff was eventually transported to the Brooklyn Hospital Center medical facility.
Ungar, Moshe vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06091,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 28, 2015
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at Kings County Central Booking when he was assaulted by another inmate and Defendant Officers failed to intervene.