Named in 8 known lawsuits, $955,500 total settlements.
Martinez, Anderson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031422/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 6, 2020, ended June 8, 2023
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 18, 2017, Anderson Martinez was stopped by NYPD Detectives Rafael Pimentel, Matthew Lombardo, Leva Gevargiz, Terrence Blumenberg, and other unidentified officers near 11 West Fordham Road in the Bronx. Officers allegedly tackled Mr. Martinez to the ground without cause, drove their knees into his back, and searched him in full view of bystanders. Mr. Martinez was falsely accused of drug-related offenses and detained for three days before charges were dismissed. He alleges that he was targeted due to his Hispanic ethnicity, suffered physical and emotional injuries, and was maliciously prosecuted, with officers allegedly fabricating evidence to justify the arrest.
Peralta, Andy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022887/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 2, 2020, ended March 18, 2021
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 27, 2019, POs Lombardo, Doe, and Roe approached Plaintiff in the vicinity of a residence without reason and stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained Plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was arrested, subjected to a strip search, and incarcerated for over 24 hours before all charges against Plaintiff were terminated favorably.
Muhammad, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033981/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 12, 2018
Complaint
Description: On May 25, 2018, plaintiff, while doing nothing illegal, improper or acting in any way suspicious, and without probable cause was stopped, searched, arrested and falsely accused of crimes by defendant NYPD detective SImonovic and NYPS officers Lombardo, Doe and Roe, then assigned to the Bronx Narcotics Squad. During the course of the arrest, he was intentionally and maliciously assaulted and battered such that he suffered physical injures to his head, neck back, body and limbs, as well as psychological trauma caused by their assaults. Despite the false charges made to justify this arrest, all charges were dismissed.
Dejesus, Virgen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023346/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 10, 2017, ended September 28, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about February 16, 2016, P.O. Matthew Lombardo and other officers wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed and seized the plaintiff in an excessive manner, causing him physical pain and mental suffering. The defendant wrongfully arrested the plaintiff without any warrant and imprisoned her. During the arrest, the plaintiff's asthma was aggravated, and she deeded to be taken to a hospital for emergency car. The defendants maliciously prosecuted the plaintiff without any probable cause.
Torres, Ferdinand vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302439/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 23, 2016, ended January 23, 2019
$750,000 Settlement
Griffin, Lamar vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025000/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 2, 2016, ended May 4, 2018
$75,000 Settlement
Qadir, Muhammad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303331/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 5, 2013, ended July 14, 2015
$5,500 Settlement
Kelly, Edward L., et Al vs City of New York
Case # 021848/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 24, 2012, ended October 9, 2013
$50,000 Settlement