Named in 6 known lawsuits, $150,000 total settlements.
Mccartney, Steven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV10210,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 7, 2015, ended June 23, 2015
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 27, 2012 at approximately 8:15 p.m., the Plaintiff was in the vicinity of Barry Street and Burnett Place in Bronx County when he was approached by Defendant New York City Police Officer Stephani Fidanza. Officer Fidanza was working undercover as part of a prostitution sting, and proceeded to offer the Plaintiff sexual services for a monetary fee. The Plaintiff, who was stopped at a stop sign when he was approached, declined the offer and informed Officer Fidanza that he believed she was a police officer. The Plaintiff turned down the street, at which time he was ordered to pull over by other members of the NYPD, including Defendant Stephanie Cepeda, who upon information and belief, were responding ...
Terrero, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05210,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 25, 2014, ended July 8, 2015
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 19, 2011, Plaintiff was lawfully present at the intersection of Morris Avenue and the Cross Bronx Expressway, walking his dog, three blocks away from his home, when he saw Defendant Jiminez, standing between two parking spots. Defendant Jiminez greeted Plaintiff. Plaintiff responded by asking, “Are you waiting for a parking spot?” Defendant Jiminez told Plaintiff that she was prostituting. During this time, Defendant Officers were parked in two vehicles—one marked NYPD vehicle parked about fifty feet away and one unmarked vehicle parked a few blocks away. Defendant Officers suddenly approached Plaintiff from behind. Defendant Romero handcuffed Plaintiff. Plaintiff was later informed that he had been a...
Gonzalez, Adriel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302667/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 14, 2013, ended April 22, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Roman, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020447/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2013, ended October 29, 2013
$20,000 Settlement
Roman v. City of New York
Case # 20447/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$20,000 Settlement
San Martin v. City of New York
Case # 303127/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$30,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Summons/Complaint