Named in 2 known lawsuits, $51,950 total settlements.
Yander, Michael and Lang, Brendan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV00008,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 10, 2013, ended October 21, 2013
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 19, 2010, Plaintiffs, who are friends and neighbors, were on their way home when an individual asked them for a cigarette. As Plaintiff Lang gave the passerby a cigarette, Defendant Khan approached Plaintiff Yander and asked for identification. In response, Yander asked Khan why he needed to see ID. Khan replied that he did not need to give Yander a reason for the production of ID. Yander attempted to get his ID out of his wallet. Khan began to yell at Yander regarding his ID. Yander was suddenly and violently shoved against a wall by Khan and then thrown on the ground face first, causing multiple abrasions and lacerations to Yander's hands, shoulders and knees. Khan handcuffed Yander's hands tight...
Ragusa, Gene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV07294,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 23, 2012, ended March 28, 2016
$41,950 Order/Judgment (Verdict)