Named in 3 known lawsuits, $250,000 total settlements.
Ellis, Landel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02228,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 28, 2015, ended January 22, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was on the street with his two kids when officers approached him, searched him, took his kids to the hospital and called ACS. Officers took him to the 105th Precinct and harassed him by calling him a sex offender and pedophile. Charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, which were eventually dismissed.
Mitchell, Martin, et Al.vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 016202/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 21, 2011, ended November 2, 2015
$250,000 Settlement
Maier v. City of New York et al
Case # 16CV03405,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff as she was leaving her home and arrested her for violating an order of protection. Even though Plaintiff's conduct was not in violation of the order, she was taken to the 105th Precinct and charged with criminal contempt in the second degree (P.L. 215.50) but the DA declined to prosecute her and she was released from Central Booking.