Named in 3 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Smith, Roger vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033859/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 11, 2021
Smith, Roger vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800865/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 11, 2021, ended August 8, 2022
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 26, 2019, Plaintiff was inside of a Department of Homeless Services Facility, Plaintiff, who was a resident of the shelter was lawfully present in the building and was speaking with an employee seated at the front-desk station when Defendant Officers John and Jane Doe 1-5 approached Plaintiff from behind and without cause, warning, or provocation utilized a taser/stun gun upon Plaintiff multiple times. Defendant Officers Malachi McKenith and Carlos Velasquez arrived at the scene and used a chokehold upon Plaintiff causing them to be fearful for their life and safety. Defendant McKenith handcuffed Plaintiff and transported Plaintiff to Lincoln Hospital, where they were unlawfully detained for several...
Bender, Sherry vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04386,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 29, 2014, ended September 4, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On June 17, 2011, Sherry Bender was traveling home after receiving an emergency root canal when she was stopped by police officers in the subway in Manhattan and arrested as a result of a license lookup performed by the NYPD. Plaintiff alleges false arrest, excessive force, IIED, NIED< abuse of process, malicious prosecution, and unlawful search/seizure.