John A. Buttacavoli

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits.

Watkins, Lazette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521329/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, October 1, 2019
Complaint
Description: On July 19, 2018, Plaintiff was called to the 77th Precinct. Despite denying the allegation, not being presented with any evidence of her allegation, and not being presented with any evidence of alleged wrongdoing, including pictures, statements or other evidence, Plaintiff was arrested and transported to a holding cell by NYPD officers Abraham Sanabria, John Buttacavoli and unnamed officers for several hours before being transported to Central Booking as a prisoner in a police vehicle. Plaintiff waited for hours more before being arraigned in the afternoon of July 20, 2018. Plaintiff was prosecuted on false criminal charges by defendant officers, which required her presence at more than half-dozen court appear...

Dupree, Terry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510321/2019, Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2019
Complaint
Description: On May 18, 2018, the plaintiff was inside a store at 1295 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, New York. While the plaintiff was giving a customer change, defendant NYPD police officers entered the store and forcefully stopped the plaintiff and handcuffed him tightly. While handcuffed the defendants conducted an invasive body cavity search inside the store three times, by two separate officers, without gloves. No contraband was found on the plaintiff. While at the precinct the plaintiff was subjected to another cavity search, and nothing was recovered. The plaintiff's request for medical attention was denied.

Sagy, Igal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01975, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2018, ended October 11, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On January 2, 2017, Plaintiff was on the sidewalk in Kings County, New York. NYPD officers—including PO Richard Finkelstein—shot Plaintiff with a taser and then beat him. Plaintiff was then held in custody. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed in their entirety.