Named in 2 known lawsuits, $140,000 total settlements.
Towler, Alex vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508913/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 13, 2019, ended February 11, 2025
$140,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 25th, 2018, Plaintiff was inside his vehicle bearing New York license plates when he was stopped by PO Michael Quinn and PO "John Doe" of the NYPD. Plaintiff was assaulted, battered, and shot with gunfire. Plaintiff was then transported to the local precinct and detained. PO Quinn and PO "John Doe" knowingly and maliciously instigated the commencement of the criminal prosecution of Plaintiff. As a result of the excessive force used during his arrest, Plaintiff has sustained severe physical, psychological and emotional injury.
Graham, Naeem vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 518753/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 20, 2018
Complaint
Description: On October 12, 2017, Plaintiff, Naeem Graham, was at the intersection of East 34th Street and Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, when he was struck by a bullet fired by Police Officer Fabian Modesto, Police Officer Richard Ortega, Police Detective Michael Quinn, and other unidentified officers (John Does). Plaintiff was lawfully present at the intersection, engaging in no illegal activities.
The officers were allegedly discharging their firearms "negligently, recklessly, and without probable cause," and Plaintiff was injured as a result of this action (p. 5). At no point did Plaintiff pose a threat or provoke any reasonable cause for such action.