Michael Gonzalez

Lawsuits

Named in 9 known lawsuits, $495,000 total settlements.

Richard, Richard vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800441/2021, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 14, 2021

Philips, Nasir, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020251/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 10, 2020, ended October 26, 2021
$47,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 21, 2019, around 1:00 A.M., plaintiff's Nasir Philips and Brian Mejia were in the vicinity 2107 New England Thruway, and visiting the home of a friend when Police Officers entered the home without a warrant. Plaintiff's were handcuffed and arrested. At no time did Plaintiff's conduct illegal activity, have control over a weapon, or have any controlled substance. Plaintiff's were taken to a Precinct and held for several hours, then removed to central booking.

Graham, Jamare vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025225/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, May 9, 2019, ended July 25, 2022
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 9 2018 plaintiff was stopped by Defendant officers Polanco, Gonzalez and Williams at a store, and then each grabbed plaintiff's body and arms, and searched his pockets and underneath his clothing. They confiscated his personal property, including $800 that was never returned. Defendant officers Polanco, Gonzalez and Williams was placed in tight handcuffs and taken to the precinct. Defendant officers Polanco, Gonzalez and Williams falsely claimed they observed plaintiff engage in a dug transaction and was in possession of marijuana bags.

Peralta, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 21CV00605, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 1, 2016
Complaint
Description: On May 1, 2019, late at night, the plaintiff, Manuel Peralta, was standing on the sidewalk near his apartment speaking with a neighbor when that neighbor got into a heated verbal argument with a third man. Mr. Peralta began heading away from the argument and then saw two additional men running toward the group, at which point Mr. Peralta began running home. The two men were defendant NYPD Officers Andrew Distelhurst and Michael Gonzalez; they were dressed in plain clothes and never identified themselves as police officers or ordered Mr. Peralta to stop. The two men chased Mr. Peralta into his building. They forced the building's door open, and when he raised his hands in surrender, they turned him onto his stom...

Hart, Trojan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08233, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 4, 2015, ended October 2, 2018
$300,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was searched and arrested without probable cause and then assaulted while at the 47th precinct by defendant officers. Plaintiff was charged with assault in the second degree which is still pending

Cuevas, Damaris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV08060, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 19, 2015, ended January 11, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was having a BBQ at her house, the defendants entered her house without consent and searched the premises. Plaintiff asked for a warrant, which led to her arrest. Plaintiff was brought to the 47th Precinct and charged with Assault in the Third Degree, which was later ACD'd.

Hough, Esaahn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303819/2015, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 18, 2015

Gayle, Kishan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306448/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 2, 2015, ended May 18, 2016
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint

Jones, Benny vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307734/2012, Supreme Court - Bronx, September 21, 2012, ended June 24, 2013
$22,500 Settlement