Named in 5 known lawsuits, $39,500 total settlements.
Lamothe, Brenden vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 17CV05992,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 11, 2018, ended May 10, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 8, 2016, plaintiff was forced out of a taxi by NYPD officers and subjected to an illegal search. The officers' decision to stop plaintiff was racially motivated. At a hearing, the officers testified falsely about the details of plaintiff's arrest.
Jules, Keanu an Infant By Png Jules, Paula vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011903/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 17, 2015, ended August 17, 2017
$9,500 Settlement
Marshall, Carver vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512992/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 17, 2015, ended June 18, 2019
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 25, 2014, Plaintiff was the lawful operator of a vehicle. Defendant arrested Plaintiff for disorderly conduct, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Defendant stated Plaintiff operating a vehicle that obstructed vehicular traffic at 616 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn, NY, that three other vehicles had to cross into oncoming traffic to avoid. Plaintiff was arrested, held in custody for 24 hours and required to return to court for six months. Plaintiff was required to remain in jail until he was able to pay bail of $5,000.00 and lawyers' fees. On July 25, 2014, the case was dismissed in plaintiff's favor and sealed.
Aderogba, Saheed vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05745,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 7, 2015, ended April 27, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a friend's car when defendant stopped and searched the vehicle. Defendant did not like how plaintiff spoke to them and arrested plaintiff. A metal rod was found in the vehicle and was used as evidence against plaintiff. Plaintiff was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of a weapon, which were later dismissed.
Olmo, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07518,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 30, 2014, ended April 21, 2015
Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 14, 2013, Plaintiffs Padin and Olmo were walking on the sidewalk. Defendant officers seized Plaintiff Padin, placed him in a chokehold, threw him to the ground and cuffed his arms tightly behind his back. Defendant officers roughly pushed Plaintiff Olmo against a wall and cuffed her arms tightly behind her back. Plaintiff Olmo suffered an asthma attack but was not treated. Plaintiff Padin suffered a seizure and was transported to the hospital for treatment, followed by transport to the 76th Precinct. Plaintiff Olmo was transported directly to the 76th Precinct. Plaintiff Olmo was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing government action and disorderly conduct, and spent 24 hours before she was ...