Named in 9 known lawsuits, $145,000 total settlements.
Province, Jerry vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 511949/2021,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 20, 2021
Complaint
Description: On April 1, 2019, while lawfully present inside the Sprint Store located at 456 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY, the plaintiff was unlawfully approached, questioned, searched, assaulted, battered, arrested, and detained by defendants, including Cardona, Kocher, Chew, Merslich, Meija, and John Does 1-10, in an excessive manner without legal justification and solely because of his race and national origin. The defendants physically restrained the plaintiff, tackled him to the ground, and punched, kicked, and struck his body, face, neck, knees, and head. They then proceeded to illegally search the plaintiff, including the humiliating act of pulling off his pants and underwear, exposing his private parts in full view...
Whitaker, Pink vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157727/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, September 7, 2017, ended May 1, 2018
$4,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 22, 2014, at approximately 9:00 AM, in the vicinity of the front of 117 West 126th Street in Manhattan, Plaintiff was approached by Detective Victor Cardona, Retired Detective Antonio Edwards, and three unidentified NYPD officers. Without legal cause or consent, they approached Plaintiff with their loaded firearms, outstretched limbs, and other objects which they used to search, seize, strike, and restrain Plaintiff. The handcuffs were placed on Plaintiff’s wrists so tight that his wrists turned red. The officer’s actions caused Plaintiff physical pain and mental suffering. Plaintiff was taken into custody to a police station and maliciously charged with crimes. Plaintiff was held in custody ...
Lopez, Alexis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06638,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 25, 2015, ended May 9, 2016
$19,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers bust open the door to plaintiff's apartment, arrested her, took her to a nearby precinct, and then released her after 24 hours because the DA declined to prosecute.
Murdough, Allen vs Young, Roger Moo, et al.
Case # 15CV02765,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 17, 2015, ended January 13, 2016
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached plaintiff on the street, arrested him, strip-searched him at a precinct, charged him with 220.39(1) Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree for allegedly selling an undercover crack 7 months prior to the arrest. Charges dismissed and sealed
Jones, Phyllis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09202,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 26, 2014, ended February 25, 2016
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Officers entered home where Plaintiff was a lawful guest and ordered her out of bed, giving her a rob to cover up with no belt. Plaintiff was then handcuffed, leaving her front exposed and naked, and humiliated by derogatory comments made by officers. Plaintiff was arrested for no reason, brought to 28th precinct and unlawfully strip searched. False charges were filed and eventually dismissed.
Pearson, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06868,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 27, 2013, ended January 31, 2014
$6,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Doorman opened the apartment door for residents and plainclothes detective went in building with them. Det Cesear yelled at residents (black males) waiting for the elevator to get on the ground. Det. Cardona and Talavera arrived and arrested plaintiff on Possession of Marijuana stating he had thrown it on the ground. Plaintiff was taken to 25th precinct, given a DAT for 221.10(1) and 221.05 which were eventually dismissed.
Reyes, Mario vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV07084,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 7, 2011, ended November 3, 2014
$65,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: Plainclothes officer stopped Plaintiff, did not identify himself, and asked him what he had in his pocket. Officer and Plaintiff, thinking he was being mugged, fell to the ground struggling until he was placed under arrest and taken to the 25th precinct. Plaintiff was strip-searched and assaulted by 5-6 officers resulting in 3 fractured ribs, a dislocated elbow, nerve damage to wrist, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and contusions. Charged with 215.40 (tampering with evidence), 120.05(3) (assault in the 2nd degree), 205.30 (resisting arrest), and 220.03 (crim. Poss. Of a controlled substance). Plaintiff PG to 220.03
Pina v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV07327,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was arrested on the street for having prescription methadone and denied his diabetes medication while in custody. Plaintiff remained at Rikers and went into withdrawal symptoms. On the day he was taken to court, Plaintiff's attorney saw his condition and sent him in an ambulance to the hospital
Durham v. Young et al
Case # 17CV00535,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: On the incident date, the plaintiff was arrested for sale of a controlled substance when the defendants jumped out of an unmarked car and handcuffed the plaintiff. His pockets were searched and the contents were placed in a yellow envelope by the defendants. The plaintiff was brought to the 25th precinct where he was placed in the holding cell area and told to get naked. The plaintiff did not comply and was jumped, beaten, had his clothes torn off, and underwent a "visually" and "manually cavity" search by the defendants.