Christopher J. Digioia

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $118,000 total settlements.

G., D., an Infant, By & Through His Mother & Legal Guardian, Susankar, Devika, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV02073, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 20, 2021, ended April 29, 2025
$90,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 31, 2018, Plaintiffs DG, Anthony Ellis, & Travis McMeans (ages 13-15) were trick-or-treating with friends when multiple police cars arrived from both directions, stopping near the group. Numerous officers exited their vehicles and pointed their guns at the group of children. Anthony ran east, before being tackled by Defendant POM Shingru Wang, who then handcuffed the child with excessive tightness. DG ran east as well, until Defendant Lt. John Dasaro pointed his gun at him, told him to stop, and handcuffed him. Using a knife, Defendant Wang cut off DG's backpack. Anthony & DG were interrogated and frisked against a wall by Defendants Lt. Dasaro, Sgt. Michael Kutney, & POM Christopher DiGiola. Defenda...

Wilson, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 520929/2018, Supreme Court - Kings, November 1, 2018, ended August 31, 2020
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 21, 2017 at around 1:15 am Plaintiff Joseph Wilson was on his way home from a party in Kings County when Defendants NYPD officer Brittany Cardinale, NYPD officer Chrsopher Digioia & NYPD officer Fernando Lopes unlawfully searched and falsely arrested him and held in in custody of the NYCPD for 24 hours without reason. Defendant Digoia and Lopes used excessive force against Plaintiff and maliciously and intentionally assaulted the Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff to suffer a fractured hand, physical impairment, extreme physical pain and discomfort and required medical treatment at a hospital. Plaintiff suffered physical and mental pain and his education also was impaired.