Named in 5 known lawsuits, $65,000 total settlements.
Bellamy, Nathaniel vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 817672/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 4, 2024, ended May 14, 2025
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 3, 2023, plaintiff was approached by the police absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, or any legal justification. He was stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was arraigned after his arrest and thereafter falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were favorably terminated. Plaintiff sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident. The illegal stop and seizure was part of the City’s custom and practice of racial pr...
Hyman, Anthony, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 808769/2024E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 31, 2024
Complaint
Description: On March 3, 2023, Anthony and Regenia Hyman were lawfully in their home at 6:15 in the morning when multiple members of the NYPD entered their home. Anthony was recovering from cervical spinal fusion surgery, and was wearing a hard collar. Because she was still in her sleeping garments, Regenia's breasts and body were exposed when the NYPD entered her home. Anthony was forced out of bed, at which point Detective Wilbert Hernandez (Shield #4925) twisted his arm, exacerbating a rotator cuff tear which needed surgery. Detective Jose Cintron (Shield #4861) put his foot on top of Anthony's recently fused neck. Both Hymans attempted to warn the police officers of Anthony's medical condition, but they were ignored. At...
Duncan, Robert vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 814607/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 26, 2023
Complaint
Description: On June 29, 2022, Plaintiff was on the street when he was approached by officers without cause. Officers claimed that items nearby contained illegal substances and belonged to Plaintiff even though they were not in his vicinity. Officers illegally searched, arrested, and detained Plaintiff. All charges were subsequently dismissed.
Gengaro, Jeanette vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 901403/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 29, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about February 21, 2020 at approximately 10:30AM in the vicinity of 975 East 181 Street, Apartment 6A, Bronx, NY, Plaintiff was home when Officer Matthew Degrote (Shield No. 10362) and Officer Brian Query (Shield 5001) and other unnamed police officers entered Plaintiff's apartment unlawfully, handcuffed her and arrested her.
Plaintiff was transported to the 48th precinct, where she was strip searched and detained for several hours (nothing was recovered) before being moved to Bronx County Central Booking. Plaintiff was verbally abused, falsely arrested, falsely imprisoned, and maliciously prosecuted by Defendants, including in a family court prosecution in an effort to remove her child from her, as wel...
Gengaro, Jeanette vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 801403/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 29, 2021, ended June 18, 2025
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about February 21, 2020, Police officers, including Officer Matthew Degrote and Detective Brian Query, unlawfully entered Plaintiff's apartment, and handcuffed and arrested her. After Plaintiff arrived at the 48 precinct, she was strip searched and nothing illegal or unlawful was recovered. Plaintiff's case was dismissed upon application of the Office of the District Attorney.