Named in 8 known lawsuits, $431,000 total settlements.
Jeridore, Sheldon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026016/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 25, 2018, ended June 30, 2022
$135,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 8, 2015 at approximately 11:00 p.m. Det. Paul Urquiaga and POs John and Jane Doe 1-4 approached Plaintiff with guns drawn and arms outstretched, grabbed, seized, and handcuffed Plaintiff in an excessive manner and without legal justification. The handcuffs were placed on Plaintiff's wrists so tight Plaintiff's wrists turned red. POs searched the vehicle Plaintiff was in without probable cause. Plaintiff was taken to the police station, charged with crimes, and sent to Hunts Point Correctional Facility, also known as "the Boat." Plaintiff was held in custody over the course of 8 days. Det. Paul Urquiaga made false statements that Plaintiff was in possession of a .45 caliber Glock pistol with thi...
Hackshaw, Lawrence vs Police Department, Nyc, et al.
Case # 15CV04005,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 24, 2015, ended November 3, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers Falsely Arrested Plaintiff
Jackson, Dax Camara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05951,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 30, 2015, ended May 24, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant officer exited police vehicle and approach plaintiff and friend. Plaintiff called 911 and requested for more officers to be sent to the scene. Defendant officer charged plaintiff with obstructing governmental administration in the second degree, disorderly conduct: creation of unreasonable noise and disorderly conduct: failure to disperse. All charges were dismissed.
Telpha, Danny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300580/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 27, 2015, ended August 6, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Reyes, Juan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304755/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 11, 2014, ended December 11, 2017
$150,000 Settlement
Goico, Vangelis Aka Gocio, Vangelis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06731,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 20, 2014, ended March 17, 2015
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 29, 2013, plaintiff was driving in a car with friends when officers pulled him over. After asking for the driver's license and paperwork, police asked them to exit the vehicle. Police then searched the vehicle but found no contraband. Plaintiff was assaulted and all four occupants of the car were arrested. Plaintiff was incarcerated until September 4, 2013, when the matter was dismissed and sealed.
Gonzalez, Erikka, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020758/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 7, 2013, ended May 26, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Lightfoot, Jamal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 308646/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 27, 2010, ended April 18, 2018
$40,000 Settlement
