Named in 4 known lawsuits, $84,250 total settlements.
Brewster, Alonso vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506717/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 20, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about March 28, several 911 calls were claiming that a man, Troy Alexander, was threatening his ex-girlfriend, and that they heard gunshots coming from within Alexander's home. On March 29, 2022, Defendants Detective Felicia Simon (Badge #6895), Officer Christophe Demarche (Badge #23986), and five John and Jane Doe officers arrested Plaintiff Alonso Brewster after learning he had suffered stab wounds on the same street as the incident prompting the 911 calls. Brewster was then accused as one of the perpetrators by one of the 911 callers; she claimed that he threatened to light her home on fire and that he'd fired a gun in her home, though no ballistics were recovered. Despite his wounds and the implausibi...
Hall, Semrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523588/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 30, 2020, ended April 16, 2025
$48,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about 1:00 AM on August 17, at or near 1410 Brooklyn Ave, Apt. 2G, the police received a 911 call from Mr. Videau, who claimed had suffered a concussion and was assaulted by individuals. He stated that these individuals were “still present” at the time of the call and that he was assaulted by three people. He also claimed these individuals had “guns.” When the police arrived, the only assaulting individual identified by Mr. Videau was a 6’2" Black male, while the Plaintiff is 5’9". Witnesses at the scene also informed the police that no robbery had taken place. Moreover, upon information received by this office, Mr. Videau is addicted to controlled substances and was under the influence of them when the p...
Noel, Margaret vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04096,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 16, 2015, ended February 5, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at her house when defendant officers came, attempting to arrest plaintiff's son. Plaintiff said to the defendant officers that they could not come in without an warrant. Plaintiff later opened the door to let defendant officers in when defendant officers placed plaintiff under arrest for interfering officers arresting plaintiff's son. Plaintiff was charged with obstructing governmental administration where all charges were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal and were eventually dismissed.
Pierre, Joenald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07391,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 2, 2014, ended September 2, 2016
$21,250 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Broken Link,
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested on " criminal contempt' after being interrogated at his residence over a cross- complaint he had with his girlfriend. Was taken to two different precinct and then to central bookings. Da did not prosecute.
