Named in 2 known lawsuits, $116,950 total settlements.
Guinto, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04148,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 2, 2014, ended December 17, 2014
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 26, 2013, Plaintiff had gone through a subway turnstile when he realized his cousin, who was following him, was being arrested by the police for not paying his fare. Plaintiff questioned the officers, who then surrounded him. Defendant Officer Richard Fazio shouted profanities at him. Defendant Officer Kelly Rios then pepper sprayed Plaintiff in the face. Other officers grabbed Plaintiff and took him to the ground while others struck Plaintiff’s face and head. While being transported to Transit District 1, Defendant Fazio made derogatory statements about Plaintiff's wife, which promoted Plaintiff to spit in the Defendant Fazio’s face. Defendant Fazio had the car stopped, removed Plaintiff, and...
Ragusa, Gene vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV07294,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 23, 2012, ended March 28, 2016
$41,950 Order/Judgment (Verdict)