James Sepulveda

Lawsuits

Named in 7 known lawsuits, $287,000 total settlements.

Bey, Eljiah Imb vs Police Officer Nugent, John, et al.
Case # 18CV07878, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 12, 2018, ended September 2, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 22, 2017, Plaintiff was unlawfully stopped and had his vehicle searched by Defendants Officer John Nugent (No. 16211), Lt. Brian Holshek, Detective James Sepulveda (No. 3405), and Officer Elisa Benjamin. Upon finding a firearm in the unlawful search, the officers celebrated, shouted "lunch!" and "you picked a good one!" Plaintiff was placed in tight handcuffs which left welts and imprints and driven to the police station. He did not receive medical attention for the injuries. He was held at an excessive bond amount. He also had his property stolen.

Muhammad, Abdal Aziz vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155510/2015, Supreme Court - New York, June 10, 2015, ended October 24, 2018
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about September 26, 2014 inside a precinct Det. James Depulveda and other POs wrongfully handcuffed and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner about his person. Plaintiff was wrongfully imprisoned and maliciously prosecuted, ultimately remaining in custody for approximately 2 days and 42 hours. Plaintiff was compelled to return to court multiple times to defend against the false charges until all were dismissed on or about November 6, 2014. Plaintiff experienced physical pain, mental suffering, deprivation of liberty, humiliation, mental anguish, indignity, and frustration as a result of this incident.

De La Rosa, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05834, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 1, 2014, ended January 9, 2015
$32,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint, Stipulation
Description: On or about July 14, 2012, at approximately 8 pm, the plaintiff, Aundrea Melancon, was walking with her nieces toward 100 Casals Place, Co-op City, Bronx, New York, when she saw some teenagers began to fight and attack a lone teenager. When police arrived on the scene, the plaintiff noticed one teenager who was involved in the fight walking away and informed the police. Plaintiff was told to go back to her car and asked about what to do about her nieces who lived in the building. Another officer arrived and started screaming at plaintiff to get in her car. When the plaintiff asked where to go, the other officer handcuffed and placed her in a police car. The plaintiff was tall and could not fit into the car and ...

Miller, Derrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 10CV07325, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 24, 2010, ended February 15, 2013
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint

Drayton v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV01623, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$4,500 Settlement
Complaint

Taveras et al v. Daliz et al
Case # 13CV03038, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint

Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 03CV06477, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$200,000 Settlement