Named in 7 known lawsuits, $467,450 total settlements.
Fernandez, Jhonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026051/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 23, 2020, ended June 13, 2023
$14,950 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 25, 2019, in the vicinity of Edward L. Grant Hwy and Shakespeare Avenue, Bronx County, the plaintiff was pulled over by Officer Jose Rodriguez and other officers while lawfully driving to his mother's house. The plaintiff was unaware of the officers because the two vehicles driven by the defendants (one driven by Officer Rodriguez) were both unmarked, and all defendants were in plain clothes at the time. The defendants then drew their guns on the plaintiff, causing him to stop out of fear. Afterward, the defendants approached the plaintiff’s vehicle without lawful reason and instructed him to step out and present his driver’s license and vehicle registration. The plaintiff respectfully complied and p...
Brown-Evans, Juanita vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025325/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 22, 2016, ended July 18, 2019
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 9, 2013 at approximately 5:00 AM, Plaintiff was inside her apartment when NYPD Officers Jose Rodriguez, Gene McHugh, Michael Costello, Shane Gugliucciello, Christopher Goldrick and other unknown officers unlawfully entered and searched the individuals present at Plaintiff's apartment without reasonable suspicion, probable cause or legal justification. No drugs, guns or contraband were found in the apartment or on Plaintiff's person, but the officers tightly handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff. As a result of the search, Plaintiff's property was damaged. The tight handcuffs caused Plaintiff pain and discomfort and the Plaintiff asked the officers to loosen the handcuffs, but the officers ignored. The o...
Salvador, Patrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05164,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 7, 2015, ended May 20, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's apartment pursuant to a warrant, arrested him, brought him to the 43rd Precinct, and charged him with 220.16; 220.06; 220.03; AC 20-453; and NYSTL1817(a). All charges were later dismissed.
Alloway, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304970/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 29, 2014, ended April 28, 2017
$250,000 Settlement
Santiago, David, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06014,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended December 12, 2014
$37,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On May 10, 2012, Plaintiffs David Santiago, Jairo Santiago and Jasmarie Espinoza were in a friend’s apartment when Defendant officers broke through the door to execute a search warrant. Plaintiffs David and Jairo Santiago were placed on the floor, handcuffed, and kicked repeatedly. Defendant officers Jose Rodriguez and Christopher Alicea searched inside Plaintiff David and Jairo Santiago’s pants but found nothing. Plaintiffs were arrested after officers found contraband in a locked bedroom. At the 42nd Precinct, Plaintiff David and Jairo Santiago were strip searched. The Plaintiffs were released after seven hours. Plaintiffs were arraigned on September 11, 2012 on the contraband charges, but all charges w...
Jackson, Monique vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303058/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 21, 2013, ended April 25, 2014
Zero Disposition
Velazquez, Julio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020422/2008,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 1, 2008, ended May 19, 2014
$150,000 Settlement