Named in 25 known lawsuits, $1,081,000 total settlements.
Valentine, Rayne vs Police Department, Nyc.
Case # 21CV04867,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 9, 2021
Complaint
Lamar-Reed, Charlene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 519679/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 26, 2018, ended December 6, 2022
Administrative Closing
Complaint
Description: On July 3, 2017, around 3:30 PM, Plaintiff Charlene Lamar-Reed was at her apartment at 55 North Elliot Place, #10G, Brooklyn, when Defendant Detectives Lorne Kanover, Warren Rohan, Jason Morales, and James Rivera, Sergeant Michael Weber, and Police Officers John Does 1-10 unlawfully entered the apartment without probable cause and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Defendant officers took Plaintiff, in handcuffs, to the 88th precinct, where she was detained in a filthy cell for many hours before being transported to Central Booking. Defendant officers provided false information to the KCDA stating that Plaintiff was in possession of drugs and weapon. After about 24 hours in custody, Plaintiff was arraigned and release...
Wilson, Norris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510802/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 7, 2016
Mcgee, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515656/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 21, 2016
Complaint
Freeman, Sabra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06097,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 6, 2015, ended May 31, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at her neighbors apartment when Defendant Officers forcibly entered, arrested everyone inside, tightly handcuffed Plaintiff, and groped and searched her. Plaintiff was brought to the 77th precinct, searched again, and charged with PL 220.03 'Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree', which was ACD'd
Daniels, Jasper vs Detective Lallave, Samuel, et al.
Case # 14CV06510,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 28, 2014, ended July 8, 2015
$19,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order Regarding Settlement
Description: On April 19, 2013, at approximately 8:15 a.m., the Plaintiff Mr. Daniels was walking down the street in front of 1333 Park Place in Brooklyn, NY. Defendant NYPD Officers Lallave and Maloney approached the Plaintiff and violently threw him against a wall in front of 1333 Park Place. Defendants then searched the Plaintiff without permission and handcuffed him in an excessively tight manner. Defendant Officers Sinclair, Rahman, Rohan, and Chichotky then approached the Plaintiff, and with all six officers present, the Plaintiff was searched by several officers and nothing unlawful was found. Defendant Lallave and Defendant Maloney or Defendant Sinclair and Defendant Rahman then threw the Plaintiff into a marked veh...
Eubanks, Yanique vs City of New York ,et al.
Case # 007069/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 8, 2014, ended June 30, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Lofton, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05189,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 25, 2013, ended May 27, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2012, plaintiff, an elderly African-American man, was verbally abused and forcibly assaulted by NYPD officers, including Detectives Edward Sinclair and Warren Rohan, causing him to sustain serious physical injuries during his arrest. The officers employed unnecessary and unreasonable force, resulting in plaintiff suffering multiple broken bones. At no time did plaintiff pose any threat to the officers. He was subjected to further violations of his rights and liberties, including being denied medical attention. Plaintiff suffered a broken nose, a broken orbital bone, a fractured arm, emotional trauma, and permanent disfigurement. He is no longer able to engage in daily activities he once pe...
Durant, Anna vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01973,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Foy, Khadidja vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01972,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 24, 2013, ended September 30, 2013
$8,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Letter of Stipulation
Description: On or about June 30, 2011, Plaintiff was visiting one of her friends and wanted to use the bathroom. Shortly thereafter, Defendant officers stormed into the apartment, arrested Plaintiff, and tightly handcuffed Plaintiff with her hands placed behind her back. After falsely arresting Plaintiff, Defendant officers transported Plaintiff to the NYPD-77th Precinct. During the arrest and while at the precinct, Defendant officers subjected Plaintiff to an intrusive and illegal bodily search. Defendant officers charged Plaintiff with PL 220.16 ‘Criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree,’ among other charges. Eventually, Plaintiff was transported to the Central Booking to await arraignment. Meanw...
Brewster v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04874,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$23,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Nesfield v. The City of New York
Case # 11CV06342,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$4,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Johnson et al v. New York City Police Detectives Warren Rohan et al
Case # 12CV01820,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$17,000 Settlement
12-cv-01820-NGG-JO.pdf,
12-cv-01820-NGG-JOstip.pdf
Croney v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00251,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$8,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Booker v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00253,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$3,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Cornwell v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00255,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Deleon v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV00257,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$2,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Young v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04190,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$832,500 Settlement
12-cv-04190-WFK-RER.pdf,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant Officers Sinclair and Rivera approached Mr. Young while he was sitting on a park bench and unjustifiably choked him to the point of unconsciousness. Other defendant officers arrived at the scene but waited to call an ambulance while Mr. Young was dying. As a result of this brutal choking, Mr. Young fell into a coma and died four months later, without ever regaining consciousness.
Marable v. The City of New York et al
Case # 09CV01859,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: March 6, 2008, near the corner of Albany Street and Sterling Street, Brooklyn , New York , while walking home from the store plaintiff was stopped by one of the defendant officers. One of the defendant officers then began searching plaintiff, placing his hands in plaintiff's pockets. Defendants arrested plaintiff while using excessive force, without cause and falsely charged him with assault, petit larceny, resisting arrest, and harassment.
Swigonski, Brenda v. City of New York
Case # 013266/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings
Alston, Kevin v. Warren Rohan
Case # 014563/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings
Alston, Kevin v. Warren Rohan
Case # 016253/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings
Smaw, William v. City of New York
Case # 020991/2011,
Supreme Court - Kings
Cain v. The City of New York
Case # 10CV00529,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Lopez v. The City of New York
Case # 12CV01408,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$24,000 Settlement
12-cv-01408-DAB stip.pdf,
12-cv-01408-DAB.pdf