{"active":true,"first_name":"Louis","last_name":"Defranco","race":"White","gender":"Male","rank":"DTS","command":{"command":"122 PCT","assignment_date":"2026-04-30","id":"122pct"},"shield_no":1794,"taxid":"952648","complaint_ids":[201905363,201804724,201801329,201504595,201507038,201311249,201310232,201305164],"command_history":[{"command":"PBSI","id":"PBSI"},{"command":"S.I. CT","id":"244"},{"command":"P C O","id":"422"},{"command":"FORCEID","id":"130"},{"command":"PBBS","id":"PBBS"},{"command":"070 PCT","id":"70pct"},{"command":"NARCBMS","id":"70"}],"appt_date":"2012-07-11","middle_initial":"A","shield_no_history":[13579],"lawsuits":[{"name":"Holder, Dean vs Mccarthy, Kevin, et al.","start_date":"2018-06-26","disposition_date":"2018-08-31","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Zero Disposition","docket":"512581/2018","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"DeFranco, Louis","summary":"On December 31, 2015, plaintiff was arrested by defendant P.O.s McCarthy and Rolffot. The P.O.s had stopped plaintiff as he was walking down the street, and thereafter conducted a search of plaintiff.  Approximately 2 hours prior to plaintiff's arrest, a complainant had reported a burglary incident. Surveillance footage reviewed by defendant Sgt. Henderson and Detective Defranco prior to their arrival at the scene of plaintiff's arrest clearly depicted the perpetrator of the burglary; the perpetrator was obviously not plaintiff. Henderson was nonetheless designated the arresting officer. Non-party Detective Lopez further alleged that he recovered a pipe with crack cocaine residue from plaintiff's shoe. Plaintiff was charged with several crimes, including burglary in the 3rd degree and possession of a controlled substance. All charges against plaintiff were dismissed.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=Igq5OIBm2GnUuYdERhPsUw==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Lopez, Bobby, et al. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2017-03-08","disposition_date":"2021-12-08","payout_amount":3512500,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"151467/2017","court":"Supreme Court - New York","officer_name":"DeFranco, Louis","summary":"On August 16, 2016 Plaintiffs Lopez and Perez, who are brothers, were returning to a building. Plaintiff Lopez began to leave the building soon after entering to play basketball. Plaintiff Lopez saw multiple individuals in street clothes, later determined to be Det Paul Rivera, Lt. Fabian Sanchez, and POs Louis DeFranco and Jose G. Taveras, heading toward the entrance. Plaintiff Lopez held open the door for them with his back turned. POs abruptly rushed Plaintiff Lopez, wrapping their arms around his neck area, forcibly lifting him up, and pushing him forward in the air. Plaintiff Lopez fell approximately 15 feet and landed at the bottom of a step rise. POs then landed on top of Plaintiff Lopez, who at no point had any opportunity to defend himself. Plaintiff Lopez was rendered unconscious and sustained serious injuries including a basilar skull fracture, traumatic subdural hematoma, and pneumothorax. Plaintiff Perez heard the commotion, approached the unknown individuals now known to be POs, and asked what happened to his brother whom he had just been with. Upon learning Plaintiff Perez was with Plaintiff Lopez immediately prior, POs rushed Plaintiff Perez, forcibly grabbed him, and tightly handcuffed him tightly. Plaintiff Perez was ordered to sit down and shortly thereafter POs forcibly pulled him from a seating position and dragged him to their car. Plaintiff Perez was taken to the 10th Precinct where he was criminally processed and subjected to an illegal search. No contraband was found. \n\nDespite Plaintiff Lopez's injuries POs delayed his medical treatment. Eventually Plaintiff Lopez was transported to the hospital, where he was shackled to the bed despite his condition and illegally searched, which did not reveal any contraband. Both Plaintiffs were subject to a malicious prosecution alleging an sale of marijuana. However, Plaintiffs' movements were recorded on CCTV and at no point did they exchange marijuana. Shortly after commencement of the malicious prosecution, Plaintiff Lopez was rushed to another hospital for life saving surgery that required the removal of part of his skull. Plaintiff Perez's case was dismissed on or about September 21, 2016. Plaintiff Lopez's case was dismissed on November 21, 2016. \n\nBoth Plaintiffs suffered and continue to suffer pain, emotional distress, loss of liberty, loss of rights to familial association, and pecuniary damages as a result of this incident. Plaintiff Lopez was looking forward to attending and playing basketball at college. Due to POs' actions Plaintiff Lopez was unable to enroll in college, may no longer be able to further his education, and is no longer able to play basketball.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=1zyCOP8ZUPwhMkkVxz7JBw==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Mezar, Jude, et al. vs P.O. Defranco, Louis, et al.","start_date":"2016-12-28","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"515352/2016","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"DeFranco, Louis","summary":"On an unspecified date, Officer Louis DeFranco and Officer “Williams,” along with unnamed officers, violently and falsely arrested two plaintiffs. Both plaintiffs were standing outside a bodega watching an altercation between a group of police officers and individuals across the street. Regarding Plaintiff 1, he was approached by a group of officers who wanted to arrest him. When Plaintiff 1 asked what he had done, Officer “Williams” punched him in the face twice in response. Plaintiff 1 fell to the ground, where Officer “Williams” struck him in the face again. As a result of these violent actions, Plaintiff 1 began bleeding. He was initially denied transport to a hospital. He was told by the officers that he would be given a desk appearance ticket if he did not go to the hospital. He had to persistently ask for medical attention before he was eventually taken to the hospital for treatment. \n\nAs for Plaintiff 2, while watching the altercation across the street, he noticed a police officer striking a gate with a metal stick. Suddenly, several officers yelled for the arrest of Plaintiff 2. The officer who had been striking the gate began hitting Plaintiff 2 about the body with the same metal stick. He was then shoved into the garbage, thrown to the ground, handcuffed, and struck on the head and body by several other officers. As a result, he had to receive treatment from EMS. \n\nFalse criminal complaints were filed against Plaintiffs. Plaintiff 1 was charged with resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and related charges. Plaintiff 2 was charged with obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and other related charges. As a result of Defendants’ actions, Plaintiffs sustained personal injuries, emotional and mental distress, and injury to reputation and character.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=NEN1/OQXfsaHVDNXgR4b3g==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Carvajal, Francisco, Jr. as Adm of The Estate of Carvajal, Francisco, Sr. (deceased) vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2016-09-29","disposition_date":"2017-05-30","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"Zero Disposition","docket":"16CV05410","court":"U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY","officer_name":"DeFranco, Louis","summary":"An altercation was occurring involving a knife between the plaintiff and another civilian. The defendant officers were called to the scene, but when they arrived they panicked and opened fire killing both civilians.","documents":[{"url":"https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.nyed.391657/gov.uscourts.nyed.391657.24.0.pdf","type":"complaint"}],"url":"https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/4658435/carvajal-v-city-of-new-york/"},{"name":"Louissaint, Patterson vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2016-04-29","payout_amount":0,"disposition":"","docket":"506523/2016","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"DeFranco, Louis","summary":"On June 5, 2015, while lawfully present at the intersection of Newkirk and Flatbush Avenues in Brooklyn, NY, Plaintiff Patterson Louissant was assaulted and wrongfully arrested without warrant or probable cause by Defendant NYPD officers BENJAMIN LOPEZ (Shield 2437), LOUIS DEFRANCO and multiple unidentified officers. The complaint does not provide details of what led to this encounter or state for how long the Plaintiff was detained.","documents":[{"url":"https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/nyscef/ViewDocument?docIndex=75kjFwXlDzk5aG7WZ_PLUS_/oYg==","type":"complaint"}]},{"name":"Trotman, Tinae I. vs City of New York, et al.","start_date":"2014-09-17","disposition_date":"2018-07-09","payout_amount":225000,"disposition":"Settlement","docket":"013437/2014","court":"Supreme Court - Kings","officer_name":"DeFranco, Louis"}],"documents":[{"url":"https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28589911-952648_07282026_2026037pdf/","date":"2026-07-28T00:00:00.000Z","type":"trial-decision"}],"image":"https://www.50-a.org/images/officer/TUFM-louis-defranco.jpg","payroll":{"salary":"119980","regular":"110534","overtime":"2666","other":"12986","total":"126186"},"id":"TUFM","url":"https://www.50-a.org/officer/TUFM"}