Named in 5 known lawsuits, $184,500 total settlements.
Aponte, Katherine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021310/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2018, ended July 19, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 28, 2016, Plaintiff Katherine Aponte was lawfully present in the vicinity of Fox Street and Barretto Street, in the Bronx, New York. Defendants, several NYPD Officers, which include Officer Lawrence Sanchez (Shield No. 26252), summarily stopped, frisked, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained her in an aggressive and excessive manner—absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification. Specifically, Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search by Defendants during the incident and sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries. Following her arrest, Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances o...
Reyes, Norma, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05822,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 21, 2017, ended April 12, 2018
$52,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs had filed a complaint against Lt. Meyer with IAB in April of 2016. On May 15, 2016, Plaintiff Gorin, who was 16 at the time, saw Lt. Meyer approaching him outside the building. Plaintiff Gorin attempted to walk away from the officers, but Lt. Meyer followed him, pushed him against a wall and threatened to spray him with a chemical spray canister. Plaintiff Reyes and Plaintiff Segar began to film the interaction. Lt. Meyer sprayed Plaintiff Gorin, while other officers blocked the camera's line of sight. Lt. Meyer then allegedly said, "take them all" and began to spray his chemical spray at Plaintiffs Reyes and Segar. Officers then pushed Plaintiff Reyes, who was 10 weeks pregnant at the time, up again...
Catala, Tyquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025730/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 28, 2017, ended May 29, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 17, 2016, NYPD Officers Emilio Estevez, Jose Reyes, Lawrence Sanchez, John Doe, and John Roe approached the plaintiff near 894 Rogers Place in the Bronx without probable cause or an arrest warrant and stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an excessive and aggressive manner. The plaintiff suffered injuries.
While in the defendants' custody, the plaintiff was subjected to a strip search, fingerprinting, and photographs. The plaintiff was also falsely and maliciously prosecuted for allegedly committing a crime, remaining incarcerated for over 24 hours at various police stations, correctional facilities, and a courthouse and making several court appearances. All charg...
Ramirez, Rene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303838/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 8, 2016, ended June 29, 2020
$17,000 Settlement
Palermo, Hector vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020708/2014E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 20, 2014, ended November 7, 2014
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 9, 2013, at around 10:30PM, plaintiff and his friend were approached by defendant officers Torres and Sanchez on the street. Neither plaintiff nor his friend were engaging in any criminal activity. Defendant Officer Torres approached Palermo and when asked why he was approaching them, defendant Officer Torres responded that it was being Palermo was “standing on the f**king corner”.
Defendant Officer Sanchez then asked plaintiff for his identification and when he reached into his pocket for identification, Defendant Officer Torres asked him why he was reaching into his pocket, grabbed him by the arm and shoulder, and forcefully pushed him into the back of the officers market police car. When plaintiff ...