Named in 11 known lawsuits, $360,000 total settlements.
G., K. an Infant By Ng Doyley, Phillip, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03109,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 23, 2020
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2019, plaintiffs Phillip and Latoya Doyley were sleeping in their residence when defendant Officers wearing all black broke the front door down brandishing their weapons and stormed up to the second floor. One of the defendant officers aimed his weapon at Phillip Doyley and shouted for him to get on the floor, and Phillip Doyley obeyed the officer's instruction. Latoya was awakened by all of the commotion and was ordered to get on the floor as well, which she complied with and both Phillip and Latoya Doyley were placed under arrest. While both Latoya and Phillip were handcuffed, one of the officers asked if Andrew Doyley was present at the residence and Phillip answered in the negative then asked f...
Rivera, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301525/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 21, 2015, ended December 4, 2015
$150,000 Settlement
Cruz, Roberto vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305957/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 2, 2014, ended December 14, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Hernandez, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024707/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 15, 2014, ended December 19, 2016
$25,000 Settlement
Alvarez, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03870,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 30, 2014, ended October 29, 2014
$34,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 23, 2013, Plaintiff was twice stopped on the street by Defendant Officers Edward Washa and Edgar Clases. On the second stop Plaintiff was arrested, searched and taken to the 40th Precinct. Plaintiff was held for over 24 hours before being charged with possession of marijuana. No drugs were found on Plaintiff during the search, though the false statements of Defendant Officers Edward Washa and Edgar Clases stated so. All charges were adjourned on April 24, 2014.
Thompson, Dwayne L. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00998,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 3, 2014, ended September 2, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Settlement
Description: At approximately 1:00 p.m. on April 17, 2013, Plaintiff Dwayne L. Thompson was parked in his wife's Honda minivan, when Defendant Police Officers Edward A. Washa and Adrian J. Ramos approached him. They identified themselves as police officers and then immediately asked the Plaintiff "where's the weed at?" Plaintiff replied that he didn't have weed and didn't smoke weed. The Defendants then pulled the Plaintiff out of the car and searched his vehicle. Plaintiff complied with the Defendants' demands and furnished his identification. After examining the identification and searching the vehicle, the Defendants placed the Plaintiff in handcuffs. Plaintiff asked why he was being arrested, but the Defendants ignored ...
Delozier, Morton vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307396/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 18, 2014, ended January 28, 2015
$16,000 Settlement
Gonzalez, Mike vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024362/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 19, 2013, ended September 23, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Abdul-Majid, Nisaa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07441,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 25, 2013, ended April 25, 2014
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On March 4, 2011, defendants PO Noel Melendez, Edward Washa, Javish Ortiz, Steven Colon, and Jane Doe detained and searched Plaintiff, who was lawfully present on the street. The search yielded no evidence of any guns, drugs, or contraband. Defendant officers then arrested Plaintiff and transported her to the local precinct (exact location unknown, but likely 40th Precinct). At the precinct, defendant officers improperly strip searched Plaintiff, which again yielded no evidence of illegal activity. Plaintiff was and held Plaintiff for hours at the precinct before being transferred to Central Booking, where she was held for another several days until arraignment. Plaintiff was arranged on a criminal complaint co...
Rivera, Jorge vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302058/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2013, ended July 1, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Lozada, Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303179/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 5, 2013, ended June 20, 2014
$20,000 Settlement