Named in 18 known lawsuits, $4,015,000 total settlements.
Fraser, Jawaun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV04926,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 7, 2020, ended June 26, 2023
$3,675,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 21, 2014, the Plaintiff was arrested on a fabricated allegation of robbery, detained for three days, and subsequently released on bail. After 13 months, the jury found the Plaintiff not guilty of robbery in the second
degree but found him guilty of robbery in the third degree. He was sentenced to a term of two to six years in prison. After spending two years, he was released on parole. During the appeal process in 2019, the robbery charge was terminated and in order to end his prosecution, Fraser pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Berger, Bart vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150128/2020,
Supreme Court - Richmond, March 5, 2020, ended August 17, 2020
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 20, 2018, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Bart Berger was unlawfully detained and arrested by Detective Matthew Regina and other NYPD officers, referred to as John Does 1 - 15, at a guest house in Staten Island (New York). The arrest occurred after police found a gun and narcotics hidden in the ceiling of a (communal) bathroom shared by the residents. Another guest, Carlos Gomez had admitted to placing the contraband in the ceiling. Despite this, all six guests of which also Berger, were arrested without probable cause.
Berger was wrongfully charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of various controlled substances, even though no drugs or weapons being found in his possession or room...
Trejo, Alejandro vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV00960,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 13, 2017, ended November 21, 2017
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was planning to meet a friend in Union Square Park when his phone died. He went to a free phone-charging station. Two other men were also using the charging station at that time, and one man offered to sell the plaintiff beer. The plaintiff declined his offer. Police officer then approached the charging station and searched through their bags and their clothing. Officers found marijuana in the plaintiff's bag and arrested him. Plaintiff was ultimately accused of selling marijuana, and was charged with crim sale of marijuana.
Ransom, Anthony vs Miller, Jason, et al.
Case # 15CV10028,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 23, 2015, ended October 2, 2016
$1,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was falsely arrested by defendant officers and charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession in the 5th degree and criminal sale in the 4th degree.
Stewart, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00750,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 28, 2012, ended May 22, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
12-cv-00750-PKC-CLP.pdf,
Complaint
Bell, Jonathan, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV01885,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 26, 2011, ended April 4, 2013
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Bumbrey, Candi, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 10CV05188,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 23, 2010, ended February 7, 2013
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Peterson, Alvin vs Officer Regina, Matthew (shield #18203), et al.
Case # 10CV01692,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 19, 2010, ended May 14, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Stipulation
Boyd et al v. City Of New York et al
Case # 10CV02096,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$14,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Hackshaw v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV06005,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Canelo v. City Of New York et al
Case # 11CV00052,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$37,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Walker v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV00385,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
First Amended Complaint,
Judgment (of Settlement)
Savarese v. City of New York et al
Case # 17CV07429,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: While in custody at the 120th Precinct, Plaintiff was unjustifiably assaulted by Defendant Officers. Plaintiff had to be immediately hospitalized as a result of the assault.
Drennon et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 05CV02486,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$62,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Stipulation
Hogarth v. The City of New York
Case # 05CV04850,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Butler v. The City of New York
Case # 09CV02559,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was charged with criminal trespass while waiting in the lobby of a building for his foster mother's son. Charges were eventually dismissed
Molina v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV01370,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Baynes v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05903,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation