Antonio R. Gonzalez

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $205,000 total settlements.

Gale, Patricia vs Ciy of New York, et al.
Case # 158328/2017, Supreme Court - New York, September 22, 2017
Complaint
Description: On December 5, 2016, Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by Defendants in his residence. The battery and assault resulted from an improper arrest. Plaintiff is seeking punitive damages in this action. Plaintiff was caused to suffer severe and serious injuries.

Yates, Nathaniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01793, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended January 22, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2013, the Plaintiff was struck by a vehicle. He received medical treatment and came back home. Next day, a Marshall tried to forcibly enter the Plaintiff's apartment to take pictures. The plaintiff kept the Marshall's ID and left for work. Few hours later, the Marshall banged on the apartment door of the Plaintiff. The plaintiff's wife called the Plaintiff, who in turn called 911. The PO's at the scene, forcibly detained the plaintiff and pepper sprayed him, withouht any regards to the injury sustained as part of the accident the previous night. Upon multiple court appearances later, all charges were dismissed by the DA.

Rowe et al v. New York City et al
Case # 10CV05058, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$165,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint, Stipulation/Amended Judgment under Rule 68
Description: While witnessing his neighbor's arrest, Plaintiff 1 was hit by Defendant Balestrieri repeatedly until he was dragged into an alleyway and beat by officers Balestrieri, Clarke, and Remariz. Plaintiff 2 witnessed Plaintiff 1's beating, asked the officers to stop, and in response was assaulted by Sgt. Mack. Plaintiffs were taken to the 79th precinct, where Plaintiff 1 was beaten again and needed hospitalization. Both plaintiffs were charged with 120.05(3); 120.00(1); 195.05; 205.30; 240.20(1); and 240.26(1). All charges later dismissed.