Named in 5 known lawsuits, $142,500 total settlements.
Scott, Duquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511502/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 11, 2016
Freeman, Lastarr, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02393,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 21, 2014, ended December 23, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2012, Plaintiffs were attending a party at the home of an acquaintance when several officers charged in unlawfully. These officers include David Creely, Giovani Ramirez, Bergenbaum, Jose Alegre, Claude Celeste, Jovanny Fernandez, Jeffery Gryz, and unnamed officers. Despite the fact that they had no probable cause to believe Plaintiffs had committed any crimes or offenses, the officers placed Plaintiffs under arrest. At the precinct, the officers falsely informed the DA's Office that they had observed Plaintiffs in possession of a controlled substance. Plaintiffs were falsely charged with drug offenses. Charges against Plaintiffs were ultimately dismissed.
Thomas, Emanuel as Mng Thomas, Sherrie, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 004516/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 14, 2013, ended February 10, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Boris, Joanne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04810,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 1, 2012, ended May 13, 2013
$37,500 Settlement
Dawson, Katie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00533,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 20, 2012, ended March 12, 2013
$25,000 Settlement