Lawrence R. Fiorello

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $892,000 total settlements.

Kyvelou, Maria vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01208, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 12, 2015, ended February 26, 2016
$42,000 Settlement
Complaint, Amended Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2014, defendant officers used excessive force to gain entry into a location. Officer immediately struck the plaintiff in the forehead with a weapon, causing her to loose consciousness and fall. Officers also cuffed plaintiff's daughter who witnessed the events. Plaintiff had to obtain medical assistance.

Tsiatis, Joanne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08726, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 3, 2014, ended September 18, 2015
$850,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 4, 2014, Plaintiff heard noise outside of her residence in Fresh Meadows and observed her nephew being arrested by plain clothes officers, three of whom were Defendants Detective Avery, Detective DiMeglio and Sergeant Fiorello. Defendants ordered Plaintiff to come downstairs to the first floor in her pajamas, during a time when she was recovering from a double mastectomy and bilateral breast reconstructive surgery. Defendants were searching the premises where Plaintiff's brother's family resides, and plaintiff inquired if they had a warrant. Defendant replied that she had no business there and to go back upstairs, with expletives. Plaintiff said her question was valid and that she was going to call h...

Brown v. City of New York et al
Case # 08CV05095, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint