Chris M. Krutzler

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Ford, Sable D. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150380/2021, Supreme Court - New York, January 28, 2021
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2019, Sable D. Ford, while nine months pregnant, was driving to her OBGYN appointment and encountered a vehicle blocking traffic on 84th Street. Ford asked the female passenger to close the door, which led to a verbal exchange. The vehicle, the complaint alleges, was driven by NYPD Officer Orsy Quada and accompanied by Special Enforcement Police Officer Jane Doe, followed Ford and pulled her over. Quada requested Ford's license and registration and falsely accused her of reckless driving, claiming she almost hit his partner. When Ford called 911 for help. Quada attempted to forcibly remove her from the car, resulting in a fractured finger. NYPD Officers John Doe and Sergeant Chris Krutzler arrive...

Sherrard, Kalan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09321, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 4, 2014, ended December 22, 2016
Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint, Second Amended Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2014, plaintiff, an artist, was giving a performance at the 42nd Street Subway Mezzanine under Times Square when he was approached by defendant Lu, who told plaintiff to cease his performance and to leave the area. Plaintiff responded by asking Lu why he was being told to leave, and cited MTA rules expressly allowing artistic performances on MTA property. After an exchange between the two lasting not more than 45 seconds, Lu informed plaintiff that he was being placed under arrest. Lu directed defendant Tavares, another officer on the scene, to arrest plaintiff in the middle of the Mezzanine platform, as dozens of onlookers and passersby watched. After plaintiff was placed in handcuffs, Tavares sear...