Named in 3 known lawsuits, $100,000 total settlements.
Scoma, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06693,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 3, 2017, ended May 9, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2015, Officers Azeem Chatha, Fernando Caches, Damir Vukic, Argely Delacruz, Francisco Allende, Spencer Craven, Gregory Mannino, Mathew Brander, Edward Waszak, and Joseph Hayward entered the home of Mr. John Scoma. The officers demanded that Mr. Scoma and his wife come down with their hands in the air. The officers then tasered Mr. Scoma, threw him to the ground, handcuffed him, and needlessly struck about his body. He received medical attention at Lutheran Medical Center, then was transported to the 68th Police Precinct.
Officer Chatha made false allegations to initiate prosecution. Defendant officers created false evidence, which Officer Chatha conveyed to the Kings County DA's office includi...
Sadowski, Alicja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 002319/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 7, 2013, ended February 16, 2016
$65,000 Settlement
Gibson, Tiffany vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 009506/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 15, 2012, ended October 29, 2014
$35,000 Settlement