Named in 9 known lawsuits, $197,500 total settlements.
Mejia, Joseph vs City of New of York, et al.
Case # 029939/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 28, 2019, ended July 7, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 31, 2018 Plaintiff was in the area of Alex Deli Store when POs John Doe 1-4 wrongfully touched, grabbed, handcuffed, and seized Plaintiff in an excessive manner. POs then took Plaintiff to the 43rd Precinct where Plaintiff was held in custody for approximately 1 week before his release. During his detainment a malicious prosecution was initiated against Plaintiff, and Plaintiff made multiple requests for a court appearance during this time. Plaintiff's charges were dismissed October 27, 2017 per the complaint (likely October 27, 2018).
German, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04300,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 19, 2018, ended September 23, 2019
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Openly-armed Defendant Officers approached Plaintiffs and searched them for drugs. Plaintiffs were taken to 40th Precinct and strip-searched. Plaintiffs were brought to Riker's and held for two weeks. The case was eventually dismissed.
Colon, Jonathan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020286/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 16, 2018, ended October 25, 2021
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 9, 2015, at around 12:45 pm, Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of East 157th Street and Gerard Avenue, when John Doe and John Roe POs approached Plaintiff with no probable cause or legal justification and searched, seized, assaulted, battered and detained Plaintiff. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and was falsely charged with committing a crime. For the 24 hours in which Plaintiff was incarcerated, he was required to make numerous court appearances until all charges against him were terminated favorably.
Rivera, Carlos vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303927/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 28, 2016, ended October 19, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Alaimo, Kristen vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303031/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 20, 2016, ended July 25, 2017
$25,000 Settlement
Collazo, Ramon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302605/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 11, 2016, ended February 7, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Mack, Marco vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022109/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 30, 2016, ended January 3, 2017
$45,000 Settlement
Diallo, Mamadou vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07312,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 23, 2015, ended January 20, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, yanked him out, searched the car looking for a gun, and then gave him a bogus summons for "spitting on the ground".
Hill, Marty vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024466/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 19, 2015, ended April 20, 2016
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about June 6, 2014, Plaintiff was wrongfully, maliciously, physically detained, assaulted, beaten, battered and falsely arrested by PO Freeman and Liriano while being lawfully present at a premises in Bronx, sustaining severe and permanent injuries. The arrest was made by the POs without just cause or provocation, and with excessive force, and without investigation. Plaintiff was falsely arrested and illegally imprisoned at 40th Precinct for more than 24 hours. The criminal action brought by Defendants against Plaintiff was terminated in favor of Plaintiff and dismissed.