Named in 13 known lawsuits, $489,000 total settlements.
Alexander, Cassandra, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV05816,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 4, 2021, ended March 30, 2026
$165,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 5, 2019, the trespasser who the Plaintiffs knew entered into their residence. The Plaintiffs and the Trespasser called 911 on each other. On February 7, 2019, the trespasser went to the precinct to falsely report an unlawful eviction by the Plaintiffs and that the Plaintiffs had a gun and were selling marijuana. Without investigating, NYPD officers went to the Plaintiffs' home and demanded entry. One of the Plaintiffs told them to bring a search warrant and over the course of 15 minutes, told them multiple times they did not have consent to enter. The Plaintiff tried to close the door and tried to cease the voluntary conversation with the police. Defendant NYPD Officer Damon Martin became frustrated...
Boatwright, Benjamin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 517607/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 4, 2019, ended September 12, 2024
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 22, 2016, Defendant officers wrongfully entered Plaintiff's home at 2359 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn with guns drawn. Plaintiff was unlawfully searched, seized, and arrested without probable cause, and charged with Criminal Possession of Marijuana in the Fifth Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. Despite posing no threat, Defendant officers used excessive force during the arrest, resulting in injuries to Plaintiff. Plaintiff was incarcerated for approximately 24 hours. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed and sealed on February 13, 2018.
Daly, Joel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01050,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 22, 2018, ended January 8, 2019
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers banged on the Plaintiff's door and forcibly entered the apartment with guns drawn and seized the Plaintiff and continued to search the apartment. The plaintiff was taken to the precinct and then brought to Central Booking and later to Rikers Island when he was released on 6/25/2015. Defendant Officer falsely informed the Kings District Attorney's Office that the Plaintiff was in possession of a weapon. Charges were later dismissed.
John, Seedoulph, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507130/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 12, 2017, ended February 28, 2019
$87,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 28, 2016, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Seedoulph John, Anthony Paul, and Jamaul Peets were unlawfully arrested by NYPD Officers David Grieco, Robert Mayer, Sergeant Damon B. Martin, and other unnamed officers (John Doe 1-10) during the execution of a search warrant at a nearby location. The officers extended their search to the plaintiffs' garage at 644 Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn without a warrant or legal justification. During the search, the officers found a firearm legally registered to Seedoulph John's girlfriend and subsequently charged the plaintiffs with various firearm and marijuana-related offenses. Ruth John protested the search and was allegedly assaulted by the officers. The plaintiffs were ...
Thomas, Joy as Adm of The Estate of Thomas, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07296,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 19, 2016, ended September 26, 2016
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking down the street when Defendant officers ordered him to stop, pushed him against a wall, and handcuffed him. Plaintiff was searched, arrested, brought to the 75th precinct, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, which was dismissed by a Grand Jury.
Thomas, Joy as Adx of Thomas, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01621,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 30, 2015, ended August 20, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint,
Judgment
Description: Plaintiff engaged in a conversation with a woman on the street and when he started walking away defendant officers approached him, searched him, and arrested him and the woman he was speaking to. Plaintiff was taken to the 75th Precinct, searched again, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, which was later dismissed by a Gran Jury.
Allen, Unique, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03204,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 28, 2014, ended December 10, 2014
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about March 27, 2014, the two Plaintiffs were at one of the Plaintiff’s cousin’s house when several police officers rushed into the premises with guns drawn and flashlights, screaming and instructing everyone to freeze. Officers immediately grabbed one of the Plaintiffs, banged his head against a wall, and then threw him to the floor. One of the officers thereafter placed one of his feet on the head of Plaintiff, applying excessive and unnecessary pressure to his head with an intent to injure him. That Plaintiff was subsequently thrown on a bed, where he, including his private parts, were searched in full view of other officers. Meanwhile, the other Plaintiff was grabbed off the chair where he was sitting...
Brown, Fitzgerald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04946,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 24, 2013, ended December 23, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Plaintiff observed an arrest taking place on the street and recorded the incident with his phone. An hour later, when plaintiff was outside of his home, the officers who were conducting the earlier arrest grabbed plaintiff, pushed him against a vehicle searched and arrested him.
Watt, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00016,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2012, ended March 27, 2013
$70,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Third Amended Complaint
Caraballo et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV01885,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint
Allen et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV03949,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Beaton v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01303,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
12-cv-01303-NG-MDG stip.pdf,
Amended Complaint
John et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 512303/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings
Summons/Complaint
Description: defendant officers were executing a search warrant at an adjacent premises and decided to extend their search to the garage of the subject premises. Officers arrested plaintiffs before searching the garage and when one Plaintiff asked to see a warrant, officers assaulted him and searched the garage, recovering a lawfully registered firearm. Plaintiffs were brought to the 75th precinct and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third & Fourth Degree; Criminal Possession of a Firearm; Possession of a Pistol Ammunition; and Unlawful Possession of Marihuana. Charges against all Plaintiffs were later dismissed.
