Named in 2 known lawsuits, $25,000 total settlements.
Francis, Rahshad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022569/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 2, 2018, ended August 1, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 11, 2015, at approximately 12:00 p.m., plaintiff Rashad Francis was falsely arrested and falsely imprisoned by the defendants, NYPD Officer Orlando Corchado, NYPD Sergeant Yoel Hidalgo, NYPD Officer, Christopher White, NYPD Officer Angel Cordero, NYPD Officer Loiacono, and unnamed officers John Does 1 - 10. The previous night, on November 10, 2015, the plaintiff was finishing work while his girlfriend was waiting for him. While finishing work, the plaintiff gave his girlfriend his laptop. However, his girlfriend stole the laptop and took it with her to her home in the Bronx. The girlfriend refused to give the laptop back to the plaintiff so he called 911. Upon arriving at the girlfriend's home and f...
Martin, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03241,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 28, 2018
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2017, Plaintiff Peter Martin ("Plaintiff") was suddenly and without warning attacked by New York City Police Officer Geong Kim, # 949167 who was wearing plain clothes. Plaintiff was grabbed by the left arm and forcefully pushed to the ground. Additional officers in SWAT or counterterrorism gear, whose identities remain unknown, appeared with weapons drawn. Upon information and belief, Plaintiff alleges Lieutenant Aundaubert Salas and Officers Sean Fielding and Orlando Corchado were included in this group. P.O. Kim proceeded to hold Plaintiff against the ground, causing his head to hit the ground, and to use a chokehold on Plaintiff while the SWAT team pointed their weapons at him even though Plaintif...