Frederic Ortiz

Lawsuits

Named in 5 known lawsuits, $95,000 total settlements.

Ballance, Melissa A. vs City of New York
Case # 158002/2020, Supreme Court - New York, September 29, 2020
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2019, Plaintiff Mellisa Ballance with lawfully in an apartment when Defendants Detective Ariel Eusebio, Detective Rashied McIntyre, Officer Yeraldy Bonifacio, Sergeant Frederic Ortiz, Officer Anthony Cassase, Captain Raul Maisonet, Officer John Katehis, Detective Rafael Mooscoso, Detective James Burpoe, Detective Gary Perez, Officer Justin McKnight, and Officer Carlos Ramos entered the apartment with tactical SWAT-style police equipment and shields. Plaintiff was stuck and cut with a ballistic shield, pushed onto furniture and the floor, and left in excessively tight handcuffs for an excessive period of time. As a result, Plaintiff sustained serious injury.

Dortch, Mandell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150939/2018, Supreme Court - New York, March 1, 2018, ended January 14, 2020
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or around August 25, 2015, Plaintiff Mandell Dortch was walking on the street in midtown Manhattan when he was approached by Defendant NYPD Officers Robinson Martinez and Frederic Ortiz. He was accused of appearing suspicious and the Defendants accosted him and battered him before arresting and handcuffing him. The handcuffs were so tight that they caused extreme pain. The following day, August 26, Plaintiff was booked on charges of fraudulent accosting, aggressive begging, and disorderly conduct and was held for two weeks. As a result of this assault, Plaintiff sustained serious physical bodily injuries, in addition to the psychological injuries and social stigma he suffered. This case against the Plaintiff...

Longo, Vincent vs Sgt. Ortiz, Frederic, et al.
Case # 15CV07716, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 6, 2015, ended September 20, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plainclothes officers stopped plaintiff outside his door, chased him with his gun into the apartment, then arrested him. Plaintiff was charged with Attempted Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, Assault in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree, Robbery in the Third Degree, Attempted Robbery in the Third Degree, Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and was later acquitted of all charges.

Ramos, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152911/2013, Supreme Court - New York, April 3, 2013, ended September 22, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 26, 2012, at 29th St, between 8th and 9th Aves, NY, NY, defendants arrested, imprisoned and detained plaintiff. Prior to and during the arrest and detention, plaintiff was assaulted and battered by defendants.

Lauria, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04666, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 20, 2012, ended November 14, 2013
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint, Order of Dismissal (Settlement)