Acevedo, Luis, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06166,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 17, 2013, ended March 13, 2014
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On July 1, 2011, Plaintiffs Avecedo and Santiago were walking by a fight that had broken out. Several NYPD Officers, including Defendant Officers Cruzbaez, Maxim, Chau, Schillinger, Izzo and Bistany, were on the scene and threw Plaintiff Acevedo to the ground, despite him having no affiliation to the fight. The officers hit Plaintiff Acevedo, breaking his glasses. One of the Defendants pepper-sprayed Plaintiff Santiago and threw him against a parked car. Both Plaintiffs were placed in handcuffs, and Defendants continued to strike Plaintiff Acevedo, who sustained injuries to his chest and face. Plaintiff Acevedo's requests for medical treatment were denied. After being transported to the precinct, the officers i...