Named in 7 known lawsuits, $290,000 total settlements.
Scott, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160519/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, October 30, 2023
Johnson, Naquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 807474/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 16, 2023
Baerga, Jason vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155493/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, July 19, 2022
Description: On July 5, 2021, while lawfully near Washington Square Park South in New York, the plaintiff witnessed police officers using excessive force to remove persons from the park during an unrelated activity. Attempting to use his flashlight to obtain a badge number, the plaintiff was struck twice by Defendant Officer Matos, who used his baton to knock the flashlight from his hand. As more defendant officers began chasing civilians, the plaintiff attempted to run but was grabbed, thrown to the ground, and jumped on by several officers. They repeatedly struck the plaintiff with fists, feet, and batons, causing injuries, and pinned him to the ground with their knees while stomping on his hand. None of the defendant off...
Jackson, Damon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025778/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 28, 2018
Rosado, Joaquin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023604/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 3, 2018, ended November 16, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 29, 2017, plaintiff was near Third Avenue and East 182nd when four defendant P.O.s including Cristiano and Karim approached him. Defendant P.O.s proceeded to stop and strip-search plaintiff in an aggressive manner. After his arrest, plaintiff was arraigned and charged with committing several crimes, which were all terminated favourably.
Dangelo, Franklin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020046/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 9, 2018, ended September 2, 2020
$250,000 Settlement
Gill, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300362/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2015, ended October 9, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint