Named in 5 known lawsuits, $203,750 total settlements.
Germosen, Esteban, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 813563/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 12, 2023
Romero, Lauriano Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022449/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2019, ended June 12, 2023
$6,750 Settlement
Abdoulaye, Abdou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06283,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 23, 2016, ended July 7, 2017
$12,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 27, 2016, the plaintiff’s roommates told him an officer had his photo and wanted to question him. Plaintiff called defendant White, who told him to appear at the 44th precinct. Upon his arrival, the Plaintiff was placed under arrest based on an accusation that he committed a robbery at knife-point. The defendants did not produce a warrant for his arrest. He was handcuffed, fingerprinted, and placed in a cell. The handcuffs were placed excessively tight and held in place for several hours, resulting in blood loss, numbness, and superficial bruising. The Plaintiff was assaulted and battered by the arresting officers. Detective James White, Officer Claudio Velez, Officers Calvin Black, Jason Valentino, and...
Rodriguez, Raymond vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV06486,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 17, 2016, ended April 14, 2017
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 23, 2013, Officers Diego Jimenez, Claudio A. Velez, and other unnamed police officers forcibly seized and detained the Plaintiff near the 44th Precinct, falsely alleging that the Plaintiff and others were acting disorderly, obstructing governmental administration, and committing other crimes. Officers Jimenez, Velez, and other unnamed officers handcuffed Plaintiff and improperly searched him and his belongings. He was taken to the precinct, charged with various criminal acts, and released on bail approximately 24 hours later.
Sierra, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025240/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 7, 2014, ended February 3, 2017
$175,000 Settlement