Named in 28 known lawsuits, $1,177,502 total settlements.
Betancourt, Kimberly, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301782/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 2, 2016, ended November 14, 2017
$32,500 Settlement
Walkes, Wenonah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026850/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 17, 2015, ended August 9, 2016
$45,000 Settlement
Walston, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05203,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 23, 2015, ended May 12, 2016
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff while he was sitting on a park bench, searched him, then strip searched him in plain view of others, tightly handcuffed him and took him to the 41st precinct. Plaintiff was charged with criminal sale and possession of a controlled substance, which were later dismissed.
Acevedo, Amador vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07785,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 17, 2015, ended August 3, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Third Amended Complaint,
Order of Discontinuance
Description: On December 28, 2013, plaintiff Amador Acevedo on the street when he was unlawfully and without cause approached and arrested by New York City police officers, including Detective Carlos Marchena. Detective Marchena misrepresented facts in his police report, falsely claiming that Mr. Acevedo had committed criminal offenses, in order for Detective Marchena to cover up his misconduct, obtain overtime compensation, obtain credit for an arrest, and cover up the misconduct of other police officers.
Santana, Isaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020153/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 13, 2015, ended June 23, 2016
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Martinez, Jesus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03519,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 23, 2014, ended October 23, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order of Discontinuance
Description: On June 2, 2011, at approximately 9:00 a.m., plaintiff was wrongfully arrested without probable cause by NYPD Officers Sergeant Edward Taveras, Police Officer Carlos Marchena, and other officers at his residence in the Bronx. During his arrest, plaintiff was physically assaulted with a riot shield, grabbed by the neck, thrown to the ground, and subsequently stomped, punched, and kicked by the officers, resulting in bruises and lacerations to his face, head, and torso. He was wrongfully accused and imprisoned for over 24 hours on charges of Resisting Arrest and other charges, leading to several court appearances. On October 20, 2011, all charges against plaintiff were adjourned in contemplation of dismissal.
Moore, Marvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02634,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 14, 2014, ended January 5, 2015
$28,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order of Discontinuance
Description: On March 30, 2013, Plaintiff was walking to meet a friend. By chance Plaintiff's friend happened to pass him on his bike and he stopped to talk. Shortly after, Defendant Detectives Pizarro and Marchena handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff for criminal sale of a controlled substance. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct and strip searched. Charges against Plaintiff were later dismissed.
Mckinnon, Ron vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 305758/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 2, 2013, ended May 28, 2015
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Leary, Antoine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301786/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 29, 2013, ended April 22, 2014
$225,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Alloway, Dwayne, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300590/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 5, 2013, ended November 6, 2013
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Colonna, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300018/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 4, 2013, ended February 24, 2016
$27,500 Settlement
Willoughby, Darnell vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV09334,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 28, 2013, ended April 4, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Order of Dismissal (Settlement)
Description: On December 9, 2011, Plaintiff was lawfully inside the premises. Defendants, the NYPD members, unlawfully and without reasonable suspicion or probable cause, approached Plaintiff and arrested him. Plaintiff was punched, bitten, assaulted, and otherwise manhandled by Defendants. Plaintiff was taken to the 41st Precinct and subsequently to Central Booking in Bronx County, where he was arraigned on December 11, 2011, on charges of Criminal Possession of a Controlled and Resisting Arrest. Plaintiff was held in custody until December 16, 2011, when he was released on his own recognizance. Defendants caused Plaintiff to be prosecuted until May 3, 2012, when all charges were dismissed on the merits.
Ramos v. City of New York
Case # 015006/2006,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons
Quintana v. City of New York
Case # 025505/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint
Diaz v. City of New York
Case # 301412/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint
Reape v. City of New York
Case # 303276/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$1,500 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Acevedo, Edwin v. City of New York
Case # 307359/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint
Pristell, Tiara v. City of New York
Case # 308950/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$175,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Colon v. City of New York
Case # 309098/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint
Matos v. City of New York
Case # 309567/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Pena v. City of New York
Case # 310156/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Settlement
Summons
Velez et al v. City of New York
Case # 311529/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$230,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint,
Amended Summons/Complaint
Haskins v. Government Authority 41st. Precinct et al
Case # 11CV01195,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed without Prejudice
Complaint
Matos v. Marchena et al
Case # 11CV01366,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Dismissed without Prejudice
Judgment
Aponte et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV04008,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Morales v. New York City et al
Case # 12CV06337,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Johnson et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV07955,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$18,002 Settlement
Complaint,
Judgment (Rule 68)
Serrano v. The City of New York et al
Case # 14CV02183,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Second Amended Complaint