Richard Lavelle

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $40,000 total settlements.

Gerena, Raul, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04252, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 16, 2018, ended May 29, 2020
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The Defendant Officers stopped the Plaintiffs who were about to exit a vehicle (which they did not own) for an event, and searched them. The Plaintiffs admitted to possession of marijuana prior to the search. When the Defendant officers found a backpack containing narcotics in the trunk, the Plaintiffs were placed under arrest by defendant Singh, acting pursuant to the direction of defendant Lavalle. Plaintiffs were rear-handcuffed and transported to the station of the 103rd Precinct where they were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the second degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, and criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree, and c...

Martinez, Rosie vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV00079, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 11, 2016
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was assaulted, choked, and hit by officers at the 107th precinct during an interrogation. Plaintiff requested medical treatment but was denied until she got to Central Booking.