Named in 10 known lawsuits, $1,017,500 total settlements.
Wade, Jerry vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 505251/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 13, 2024
Complaint
Description: On February 21, 2021, the plaintiff, while driving in Brooklyn after dropping off a friend at Kings County Hospital, encountered a group of police officers near East 98th Street and East New York Avenue. Unfamiliar with the area and unaware it was under investigation, the plaintiff followed police orders to stop and then reverse his vehicle. In doing so, his vehicle lightly bumped into a police car. Despite there being no damage, the officers arrested the plaintiff, accusing him of driving while intoxicated, although he exhibited no signs of impairment.
The plaintiff was detained for over 26 hours, charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and had his driver's license suspended. Th...
Mitchell-Cabreja, Patrice vs Tantillo, Phillip W., et al.
Case # 23CV03365,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 5, 2023, ended March 5, 2025
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 15, 2020, plaintiff was idling in a new car in front of a fire hydrant in Brooklyn. She and her lone passenger were approached by defendant officers Tantillo, Taverna, and McCarthy. Tantillo approached plaintiff's window and demanded her license and registration. When asked why, Tantillo responded with a series of different 'causes' for the stop, each of which plaintiff responded to. Eventually, defendant Tantillo threatened the plaintiff with force if she did not leave her vehicle. When she attempted to call 911 for help, the defendants seized her phone, opened the car, and forcibly removed her by grabbing her wrists. They then tightly handcuffed plaintiff and transported her to a nearby precinct....
Tacneaux, Tarran vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 532755/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 9, 2022, ended March 23, 2026
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 18, 2021, Defendants, including ARTHUR McCARTHY, and JAMES FOWLER, and JUSTIN CABALLORO, jointly and severally in their capacity as police officers, wrongfully handcuffed, and seized the plaintiff about his person, causing him physical pain and mental suffering. Defendants wrongfully and falsely arrested, imprisoned and detained plaintiff without any right or justifiable grounds. The unlawful conduct of defendants was motivated and instigated by other than lawful
reasons and without probable cause. Defendants then deliberately and
maliciously prosecuted plaintiff.
Alston, Cardell, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV03665,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 22, 2022, ended December 26, 2024
$405,000 Settlement
Complaint
Jackson, Derek vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 22CV00546,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 2, 2022, ended December 5, 2024
$445,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2020, the plaintiff was a passenger in a vehicle parked near 27 East 98th Street, Brooklyn. Multiple officers approached and boxed in the vehicle, and ordered everyone to step out of the car. The reason for the "stop" (parked at a fire hydrant) was pretextual and false. The plaintiff stepped out of the vehicle then ran. Officer Grandison chased after and stopped the plaintiff, took his fanny pack containing a weapon, and forcefully threw the plaintiff to the ground. Officers McCarthy, Chowdhury, and Porterfield used hand strikes and stun guns against the plaintiff while the plaintiff was on the ground. Officer Hernandez used hand strikes and kicked plaintiff in his head while the plaintiff was on ...
Hudson, Marlon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523017/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 10, 2020
Complaint
Description: On December 27, 2019, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Marlon Hudson was lawfully walking home near East 98th Street and Lenox Road in Brooklyn, New York, when he was falsely detained and arrested by officers from the 73rd precinct. The officers accused Hudson of trespassing in a building he had not entered, pointed their firearms at him, struck him, and handcuffed him in a manner that caused unnecessary pain. Hudson did not resist arrest and was searched illegally without any cause. He was transported to the 73rd precinct, where he was searched again, and no illegal contraband was found.
Hudson was detained until December 28, 2019, and later transported to Central Booking in Kings County, where he was held under i...
Rosa, Oscar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026231/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2018, ended August 9, 2019
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 30, 2017, two named Defendants, Frank Locascio and Arthur McCarthy, along with two unnamed Defendants, John Doe and John Roe, stopped the Plaintiff without a warrant or cause. The Defendants grabbed, pushed, assaulted, battered, arrested, detained, and strip searched the Plaintiff in a violent manner. As a result of their actions, the Plaintiff sustained severe and permanent bodily injuries to his head, neck, body, and limbs. The Plaintiff also suffered emotional distress, significant damage to standing and reputation, and loss of liberty and companionship. The Plaintiff was charged with crimes based on fraud, perjury, and misrepresentations. All charges against the Plaintiff were dismissed.
Gue, Cedieu vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161645/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, March 5, 2015
Complaint
Description: On January 14, 2014 Plaintiff, a limousine driver, lawfully parked his limousine in front of The Hotel Pennsylvania to pick up a client. Employees ordered him to move and Plaintiff explained another vehicle was blocking him in. An employee responded by reaching into the car and striking Plaintiff several times with a closed fist. POs William Bubeck and Arthur McCarthy responded and falsely arrested Plaintiff for assault, despite knowing they lacked legal justification to do so. Plaintiff was transported to a precinct then Central Booking, where POs wrongfully caused charges of assault, attempted assault, and harassment to be leveled against Plaintiff. Plaintiff was released on January 15, 2014 and on October 2,...
Bayoh, Mambu vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05525,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 13, 2013, ended October 10, 2014
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2013, NYPD Officer Arthur McCarthy pushed Plaintiff against a wall, confiscated his camera, and insulted Plaintiff with racial slurs. Officer McCarthy arrested Plaintiff and deleted all the photos from his camera. On July 17, 2013, all charges were dismissed.
Wise v. City of New York et al
Case # 17CV06228,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing near the entryway to his apartment buildings speaking with his brother when Three plainclothes officers approached and placed plaintiff's brother in handcuffs. Defendant officer McCarthy demanded that plaintiff turn over the keys to his apartment. Plaintiff refused and tried to walk away. Plaintiff was then handcuffed, taken to the 77th Precinct, interrogated, and charged with false charges that were later dismissed.
