Named in 4 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Smith, Dijon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03181,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 4, 2016, ended January 25, 2017
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at her friend's residence when Defendant Officers entered the home without permission saying that they were looking for someone. Officers searched the apartment and found a quantity of marijuana, which Plaintiff's friend claimed as his. Nevertheless, Plaintiff was interrogated, arrested as retaliation for not giving up information, and brought to the 50th Precinct, where she was charged with multiple crimes (unspecified) that were later dismissed.
Diallo, Alpha vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 156606/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, September 22, 2015, ended February 24, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about June 30, 2012, the plaintiff, Alpha Diallo, was arrested, held in custody by the defendants, New York police officers, without warrant or legal justification. The plaintiff spent days and weeks incarcerated without being charged with a crime. The plaintiff provides that the charges filed against the plaintiff were dismissed. The process caused the plaintiff to suffer damages to his health and reputation, humiliation, serious mental distress as well as damages to his earning power.
Escoffier, Dana N. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03918,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 13, 2014
Batts, Tab vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160032/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 4, 2013, ended September 27, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 2, 2012, Plaintiff was lawfully present in front of 2855 8th Ave, NY, NY. Defendants seized, detained, arrested and imprisoned Plaintiff. Defendants physically abused, assaulted and beat plaintiff.