Named in 7 known lawsuits, $245,000 total settlements.
Alicea, Lizzie vs Detective Spinelli, Steve, et al.
Case # 153005/2018,
Supreme Court - Richmond, March 4, 2019, ended August 4, 2023
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On October 29, 2015, at approximately 8:00 a.m., the defendant police officers STEVE SPINELLI, MATTHEW EDELMAN, IGNAZIO CONCA, MICHAEL ZAK, and FRANK MUZIKAR allegedly executed a search warrant inside of plaintiff’s mother’s apartment. At approximately 11:30 a.m., plaintiff went to her mother’s house with the intention of visiting her mother and upon her arrival, plaintiff saw police officers and saw her mother standing outside of the building crying. Despite being aware of the fact that plaintiff did not reside with her mother and despite not being physically present when the defendant police officers executed the search warrant, the defendant police unlawfully handcuffed plaintiff and arrested her without pro...
Soto, Devon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00137,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 13, 2015, ended March 16, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 13, 2012, Defendants falsely arrested Plaintiff inside a home, without a warrant or probable cause. During the arrest, they assaulted Plaintiff, even though he did not resist arrest. The criminal proceeding was ultimately terminated in Plaintiff's favor.
Prekas, Marko vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05744,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 14, 2014, ended October 30, 2015
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On March 13, 2012, ten NYPD officers executed a search warrant at 311 Gordon Street, Staten Island, but unlawfully entered and searched Marko Prekas' separate basement apartment, not covered by the warrant. Michael Driscoll And Robert Patelli, entered Prekas’ apartment with firearms. Prekas was awakened by an officer pointing guns at him. When PREKAS stood up out of his bed, a defendant officer pressed his firearm against Prekas’ chest and a defendant officer, believed to be Robert Patelli, handcuffed Prekas without cause. Defendants Matthew Edelman, Donald Stewart, Luis Torino, William Russo, Kevin Sills, Matthew Bilotti, Michael Zak, and Dennis Maira, entered the location and searched both the first floor and...
Patterson, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05330,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 4, 2014, ended March 9, 2016
Settlement
Complaint,
Third Amended Complaint
Description: On June 12, 2014, between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., plaintiff was at his home in Staten Island. During that time, the defendant NYPD officers, including Detective John Fahim and Captain William Russo, forcibly entered without a warrant. They broke down plaintiff's door, threw him violently to the floor, and handcuffed him. When plaintiff asked to see a search warrant, one of the officers placed his knee on plaintiff's handcuffed hand, causing severe injuries.
Grigger, Hasaun vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV01708,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 19, 2012, ended March 13, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Matos, Timothy, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00287,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 13, 2012, ended March 29, 2013
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Delgrosso, Vincent vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV04876,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 12, 2011, ended October 10, 2013
$35,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation