Named in 9 known lawsuits, $150,001 total settlements.
Rivera, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06391,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 17, 2019, ended November 9, 2020
$32,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 11, 2018, early in the morning around 4:00a.m., Plaintiff and his family were sleeping in their home at 3182 Rochambeau Ave., #4L, Bronx, NY. Between twenty and thirty plainclothes NYPD members surprised Plaintiff by ringing his doorbell and entered his home. One man had markings which indicated he could have been working for or with U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement. Plaintiff was place into handcuffs immediately upon officers entering his apartment. One individual pointed a gun at Plaintiff while other officers began asking for the location of drugs. Plaintiff was taken out to the hallway of his building in only his underwear for around 20 minutes while the members of the NYPD searched and r...
Guillen, Nefertiti vs City of New York
Case # 152642/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, May 15, 2018, ended December 17, 2019
$40,000 Settlement
Salerno, Ostilio Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151147/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, February 21, 2018
Florentino, Francisco vs Castro, Leandro, et al.
Case # 159929/2015,
Supreme Court - New York, September 29, 2015, ended August 14, 2018
Administrative Closing
Adames-Abreu, Elizabeth, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01838,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 6, 2015, ended May 20, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 13, 2014, defendant officers had detained and arrested plaintiff and her elderly father inside of their home that they shared. Officers had made physical contact with the plaintiff as well as Julian Adames, the plaintiff's father, which caused them to sustain bodily injuries. Officers alleged that plaintiff unlawfully possessed and/or sold controlled substances on various dates prior to March 13, 2014 within her home. Defendant Castro falsely alleged he had searched plaintiff's bedroom and recovered crystals and powdered methylene, gelatin capsules, bags used to hold the methylene, and an electronic scale with residue. On May 22, 2014 the Grand Jury voted a no true bill and effectively dismissed the cr...
Vernstrom, Kai, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 161537/2014,
Supreme Court - New York, March 12, 2015, ended June 23, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Rodriguez, Joaquin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05785,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 23, 2013, ended March 14, 2014
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2012 Plaintiff was walking in front of 597 academy Street in New York. Defendants Castro and Carrasquillo approached Plaintiff and searched him without probable cause. Despite finding any evidence, Plaintiff was arrested and placed in tight handcuffs. Plaintiff waited for an hour handcuffed outside without being told the reason and was then taken to the 34th Precinct where he was held for several more hours. Plaintiff was then charged with possession of marijuana due to the false complaint of Defendants Castro and Carrasquillo. Factual allegations by Defendant were materially false.
Plaintiff was deprived of his liberty, suffered a loss of quality and/or enjoyment of life, economic injury, physic...
Wright, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152774/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, June 4, 2013, ended December 17, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Rodriguez, Julio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01276,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 13, 2013, ended November 1, 2013
$15,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2012, 12 NYPD officers including Officers James South and Leandro Castro loudly approached Plaintiff with guns drawn. Plaintiff was arrested without probable cause. Officer South falsely informed Officer Castro that he observed Plaintiff participate in a drug sale. Officer Castro knew the information was false but still certified a criminal complaint containing that information.