Named in 4 known lawsuits, $72,000 total settlements.
Sledge, Earl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV08820,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 17, 2016, ended November 18, 2017
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was not violating any traffic laws when he was pulled over by the defendant officers. Without probable cause the defendant officer searched the plaintiff and his vehicle. Despite the fact that nothing illegal was found, the defendant officers arrested the plaintiff and took him to a nearby precinct. He was charged with resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration, and disorderly conduct. The charges were later dismissed.
Escoborg, Victor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303449/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 5, 2015, ended August 15, 2017
$20,000 Settlement
Santana, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00424,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 22, 2015, ended July 31, 2015
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint
Santana v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 15CV00424,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, got angered when he asked why he was being stopped, and arrested him because he refused to give ID. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed, searched, had his car searched, and then brought to the 52nd Precinct where he was charged with OGA, which the DA declined to prosecute.