Named in 5 known lawsuits, $43,000 total settlements.
Ferguson, Yaye vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV04846,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 30, 2022
Complaint
Description: On June 10, 2019, plaintiff was tackled by Police Officers Mitchell, Alfano, and John Doe #1 and handcuffed, which resulted in plaintiff sustaining a fractured right ankle that required surgery in front of a CVS pharmacy. It is alleged that POs Mitchell, Alfano and John Doe #1 handcuff plaintiff tightly, so much so that plaintiff thought his right hand was broken, and he continues to experience pain in that wrist. Plaintiff was held for over 24 hours and subsequently released after being arraigned. During that time, plaintiff was only given a pack of ice for his fractured ankle. Plaintiff had all charges dismissed (Petit Larceny, Resisting Arrect, and other related charges). Plaintiff alleges he was arrested by...
Conner, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03743,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 31, 2017, ended October 2, 2018
$500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested and charged for criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree by one defendant, officer Cuervo on August 16, 2015. The plaintiff was later acquitted on this charge. On February 28, 2016, the plaintiff was arrested for grand larceny in the fourth degree by one defendant, officer Soto. There were contradictions in Soto's statement in the felony complaint and his testimony to the grand jury. The plaintiff was convinced on this charge.
Baynes, Marlon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152080/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, March 6, 2015, ended September 18, 2015
$18,000 Settlement
Sara, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151137/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, March 18, 2014, ended August 18, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Scott, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151101/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, February 11, 2014, ended December 21, 2015
$7,000 Settlement