Named in 3 known lawsuits, $92,500 total settlements.
Agenjo, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07461,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 16, 2015, ended May 26, 2016
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 2, 2013, the plaintiff and his girlfriend exited his apartment building around 3:00PM and were approached by PO Vega and Sgt. Diaz, who issued a summons for plaintiff's girlfriend. While issuing the summons, POs Tavarez and Perez also arrived. When plaintiff asked why they were issuing a summons, PO Tavarez pushed plaintiff against a metal fence and placed him under arrest. Tavarez forcefully jostled the plaintiff and shoved him into the fence several times. POs Perez and Vega and Sgt. Diaz assisted Tavarez in pushing plaintiff, striking plaintiff in the back while he was pinned against the fence. The plaintiff fell to the ground and all four officers jumped on top of him, kneeled on his back, and h...
Banchs, Christopher vs Vega, Jaydeen, et al.
Case # 13CV06021,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 11, 2014, ended April 26, 2016
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
De La Rosa v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV11223,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint