Stephen Monroe

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.

Bedford, Eduardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026775/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, December 28, 2016
Complaint
Description: On June 10, 2015, plaintiff was walking down a street in the Bronx when defendant NYPD officer Fabio Checo (Shield No. 8177) pulled up on him in an unmarked car and told him to stop. Defendant Checo, along with defendant NYPD officers Moises Garcia (Shield No. 5782) and Thomas Warkenthien (Shield No. 3876) then chased plaintiff down the street. Defendant Checo then exited his vehicle and drew his gun on plaintiff, noting that he would shoot plaintiff to stop him. Defendants Checo, Garcia and Wakenthien then tackled plaintiff to the ground, punched him, kicked him, beat him and handcuffed him. One of these three defendants put his knee on the top side of plaintiff's face, pressing it into the ground. Plaintiff w...

Echevarria, Carlos, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01729, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 15, 2013, ended April 22, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 28, 2011, Plaintiffs Echevarria and Martin were cleaning water from their apartment after Hurricane Irene. NYPD officers knocked and demanded entry. When Plaintiff Echevarria demurred, the officers grabbed him through the partially opened door. There they slammed Plaintiff Echevarria against a wall and cuffed him. When Plaintiff Martin asked what was going on she was told there were complaints about Plaintiff’s throwing garbage out of the windows, despite Plaintiff Martin showing the bags being assembled to take garbage out. The officers then conducted an illegal, warrantless search of the apartment. When Plaintiff Martin objected to their illegal conduct, Defendant Officer Mack ordered Defendan...