Named in 6 known lawsuits, $276,332 total settlements.
Robinson, Domanick, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812988/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 2, 2022, ended February 27, 2023
$160,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 11, 2020 Plaintiff was in the vicinity of Gerard Avenue and East 157th Street in the Bronx, when Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff for no reason and stopped, searched, and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was falsely arrested, remained incarcerated for over 24 hours, and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him were dismissed.
James, Raheem, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 800730/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 8, 2022
Complaint
Description: On February 26, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., James and Williams were sitting in a friend's car near 1268 Clay Avenue, Bronx, NY, talking with friends. They were approached by police officers who questioned and searched them without probable cause. After an initial search found nothing, the officers returned with additional officers, and both plaintiffs were unlawfully arrested, handcuffed, and subjected to another search. No contraband was found, but the plaintiffs were detained, interrogated, and falsely accused of criminal possession of a firearm.
Plaintiffs were unlawfully arrested and detained without committing any crime. They were transported to the 44th Precinct, where they were fingerprinted, pho...
Virella, Jorge vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021230/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 31, 2019, ended July 11, 2019
$26,332 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 6, 2017, police officer Onyx Salvador (shield no. 22056), police officer lieutenant Chase Maneri (tax no. 945948), and two other officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered and detained plaintiff for no reason.
Vargas, Minazchi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027979/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2018, ended March 1, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 12, 2017, at Woodycrest Ave , Bronx, NY, defendants wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner about her person, causing her physical pain and mental suffering. Defendants approached Plaintiff with their loaded firearms, outstretched limbs and other objects which they used to physically seize, strike and restrain Plaintiff. Defendants arrested Plaintiff and took her to the 44th Precinct and charged her with crimes. Defendants caused a criminal complaint to be filed for the purpose of falsely accusing plaintiff of violations of criminal laws. Plaintiff was held in custody over three days. On November 21, 2017, plaintiff's case was dismissed.
Vargas, Minazchi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027981/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2018, ended July 18, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 17, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present in the street when defendant POs Gomez and Doe 1-2 approached her with their loaded firearms, and other objects, which they used to strike, seize and restrain plaintiff. Defendant POs then, without probable cause or an arrest warrant, placed plaintiff under arrest and charged her with (unknown) crimes she was innocent of. Plaintiff was held in custody for two days. The case against her was later dismissed.
Younger, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024454/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 18, 2018, ended October 4, 2019
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 22, 2017, Police Officer Onyx Salvador and other officers stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, arrested, and detained the plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner without a warrant or reason. A criminal action against the plaintiff was commenced but terminated favorably.
