Named in 10 known lawsuits, $1,820,000 total settlements.
Saunders, Brian vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 161578/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, January 6, 2022
Complaint
Description: On or about November 15, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully in Manhattan when he was unlawfully stopped and frisked by the defendants BRANDON GEMBECKI, JORGE MONGE and other unknown police officers. After the stop, plaintiff was arrested, handcuffed and transported to an NYPD Precinct where he was processed and remained for approximately 1 day. He was then taken to the Manhattan Detention Center where he remained for several weeks. On May 6, 2021, the DA made a Recommendation of Dismissal for both the indictment and prosecution of the plaintiff due to, among other things, the credibility of the individual named police officer defendant.
As a result, on May 7, 2021, all charges were dismissed against
Jenkins, Norman vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 21CV03722,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 11, 2021
Complaint
Description: On January 29, 2020, Plaintiff Mr. Jenkins was walking to visit the office of State Assemblyman Harry Rodriguez to inquire about construction jobs. As he walked towards the office he was accosted by a plainclothes NYPD officer - Defendant Gembecki. Defendant Gembecki grabbed Plaintiff by the wrist (without telling him who he was) and said he was under arrest. He proceeded to flash a gun at plaintiff. Defendant gembecki then dragged Plaintiff Jenkins forward and he fell on his knees and hit his head. Defendant Gembecki then started punching Mr. Jenkins in the back, then a jane doe NYPD officer stepped on Mr. Jenkins fingers. Defendant officer Monge then handcuffed Mr. Jenkins left wrist - injuring his arm in the...
Brown, Robert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028178/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 18, 2018, ended July 14, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 23, 2017, Police Officer Jorge Monge and other police officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, arrested and detained the plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner without a warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause or any legal justification. Because of the defendants conduct, the plaintiff suffered great and permanent bodily injury in and about his head, neck, back, body and limbs and was rendered sick, sore, lame and disabled, and suffered conscious pain. The plaintiff was falsely and maliciously prosecuted with committing a crime, but the criminal action against him was terminated favorably.
Ortiz, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022063/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 6, 2018, ended February 4, 2020
$130,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 28, 2017, Michael Ortiz was stopped and searched by officers Kur and another officer near 184th Street and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx, New York. Officer Kur stated that he had been trying to locate Ortiz for some time. The search revealed Ortiz was carrying marijuana, leading to his arrest for criminal possession of marijuana. Upon arriving at the 52nd precinct, Ortiz was shocked to learn that there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest related to a more serious incident on August 27, 2016, where he was accused of attempted murder, gang assault, and weapon possession. Detective William Maye had initiated these charges based on an official investigation, including video surveillance and w...
Dejesus, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020071/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 10, 2018, ended September 20, 2018
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 17, 2017, Plaintiff DeJesus was arrested without probable cause by Defendants—NYPD Officer Jorge Monge and anonymized Officers John Does. During the arrest, Defendants assaulted and battered Plaintiff. Thereafter, Defendant Officials commenced a prosecution against Plaintiff without probable cause or justification, causing Plaintiff to be incarcerated for approximately two days. Said prosecution was instituted with malice and bad faith and deliberate indifference to Plaintiff's rights. As a result of Defendants' actions, Plaintiff was caused to suffer significant, severe, painful, and permanent personal injuries, physical injuries, psychological and emotional suffering, humiliation, and embarrassment, a...
Copes, Laquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08413,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 21, 2017, ended March 21, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On October 27, 2017, Mr. Laquan Copes was riding his bike in the Bronx. At least 15 members of the NYPD grabbed him off his bike and began to question and manhandle him. They assaulted Mr. Copes using their fists, legs, batons, radio, and asp. Several supervisors on the scene failed to intervene, took part in the beating, and denied Mr. Copes medical care. The officers arrested Mr. Copes and charged him with various crimes. During the course of Mr. Copes' custody, the officers delayed medical treatment, though Mr. Copes was eventually transported to a hospital. The officers fabricated paperwork and falsified documents stating that Mr. Copes was in possession of a weapon and had resisted arrest along with commit...
Doucoure, Mody as Adm of The Estate of Camara, Waly vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026303/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 17, 2017, ended November 6, 2019
$1,500,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 9, 2016 Decedent was lawfully present in a deli grocery when police were called for a disturbance at the location. PO Jorge Monge and an unnamed officer responded. PO Monge was issued and used a safariland holster model no. 2955 to holster his service weapon on duty, including on August 9, 2016. PO Monge and another officer were escorting the individual causing the disturbance off the premises when the individual was able to take possession of PO Monge's gun due to PO Monge's negligence in failing to properly safeguard it and used it to fire multiple shots, striking and killing Decedent. Decedent suffered severe physical injuries including death, pre-death pain and suffering, and psychological distres...
Miranda, Jamie Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304119/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 7, 2015, ended January 3, 2019
$80,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Summons/Complaint
Santana, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00424,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 22, 2015, ended July 31, 2015
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 20, 2024, while Plaintiff was driving safely and lawfully in the Bronx, he was pulled over by POs Burns, Monge, and Deleon. PO Monge approached Plaintiff from the driver's side, asking for his license and registration. Plaintiff inquired as to why he was pulled over, and the POs replied that they would "tell [him] in a little while." When Plaintiff calmly and politely stated that he had the right to know, the POs threatened to pull him out of the car. Plaintiff presented his license and registration to the officers, again asking why he was stopped. In response, POs Monge and Burns opened the doors of his car, as if preparing to pull him out of it. To avoid violence, Plaintiff assured the officers that h...
Santana v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 15CV00424,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$18,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, got angered when he asked why he was being stopped, and arrested him because he refused to give ID. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed, searched, had his car searched, and then brought to the 52nd Precinct where he was charged with OGA, which the DA declined to prosecute.