Cesar E. Imbert

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $87,000 total settlements.

Ewell, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV10290, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 9, 2021, ended May 11, 2022
$2,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 16, 2021, plaintiff Elijah Ewell was stopped, detained, and arrested at about 10:30 pm in the vicinity of Sound View Avenue and Watson Avenue in the Bronx by NYPD officers Daniel Ramos and Andrew Brown and NYPD Det. Sergt. Robert Vassallo. Plaintiff resided at the Sound View Housing Complex at Sound View Avenue, and booked a car service trip on the Excellent app. After being picked up by his driver, who was also Black, the car traveled one block up Watson avenue before being pulled over by Defendants Ramos, Brown, and Vassallo in an unmarked black car. Plaintiff overheard the officers speaking to the driver about vehicle license plate and tail defects and noting that plaintiff was not wearing his se...

Reyes, Alfredo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV07621, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 14, 2021, ended April 21, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 6, 2018, plaintiff was in his home. His son punched him in the face and plaintiff's fiancee and her son intervened to prevent any further conflict. Plaintiff never struck his son in any way or threatened to. Multiple family members witnessed the incident. One of plaintiff's son's called the police and ten unidentified officers arrived, including Officers Goodman, Imbert, Hernandez, and Breheny. Officers entered the backyard, where plaintiff was, without consent or a warrant. Some of the officers entered the interior of the home from the backyard without consent or warrant. Some of the officers made jokes that plaintiff should pretend to fall down and sue the owner of the property. Plaintiff tried to exp...

Mcsween, Shaquille vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05532, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 15, 2013, ended April 8, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about March 16, 2012, Plaintiff was walking with his friend on the street. Defendants approached Plaintiff and his friend, grabbed Plaintiff from behind, and proceeded to arrest him. Plaintiff informed Defendants that he did not do anything but was ignored. Plaintiff further informed Defendants that his shoulder/arm was injured, but Defendants nevertheless stretched it back, producing pain and injury. Plaintiff was fingerprinted, searched, and processed while being held for approximately forty-one hours. On March 18, 2012, Plaintiff was released. Plaintiff was prosecuted to pressure his friend to plead guilty. After approximately seven appearances in court, all charges were dismissed against Plaintiff.

Brooks, Andre, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07495, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 6, 2013, ended January 15, 2015
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint, Second Amended Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On the night of August 25 and 26, 2012, Plaintiffs Brooks and Clark were lawfully present at the entrance of Hylan Park. Defendants, NYPD Officers Flores, Schantz, Imbert, Perez, Arana and Tiburcio, stopped Plaintiffs at gunpoint. Defendants directed Plaintiffs to lie on the ground, handcuffed them and arrested them. Defendants then searched plaintiffs' bodies via pat-down and searched their pockets. Plaintiffs were lying on the ground for 30 minutes. The defendant officers did not have a warrant authorizing the arrest of plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were then transported to the precinct and then subsequently to Bronx Central Booking where they were imprisoned until August 27, 2012. They were released without being c...