Named in 6 known lawsuits, $12,095,000 total settlements.
Riley, Taikal vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811655/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 11, 2024, ended January 24, 2025
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about June 16, 2021, Defendants, including, Police Officer Christopher Radzinski and John Does were arresting Plaintiff's cousin to determine why his cousin was being arrested, at which point they arrested and handcuffed Plaintiff. Plaintiff did not engage in any criminal conduct, obstruct any governmental administration, or interfere with the arrest of his cousin. Once arrested, Plaintiff was transported to the 42nd precinct. Defendant Police Officer Christopher Boyce claimed that he inspected the police car prior to placing Plaintiff into the car and it contained no controlled substances, however, Defendant Boyce never inspected the car. Defendant Police Officer Will Rodriguez claims that Plaintiff was ...
Urena, Amaury vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV06967,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 18, 2023, ended March 11, 2026
Zero Disposition
Urena, Amaury vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 004387/2023,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 31, 2023
Monsanto, Luis vs City of Ny
Case # 812925/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 6, 2022, ended February 27, 2026
$12,000,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 6, 2022 Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle at stopped at a red light at the intersection of Boston Roach and East 165th Street in the Bronx, when Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff in two unmarked NYPD vehicles, one of which rapidly moved in front of Plaintiff’s motor vehicle, blocking its path without warning lights activated. Plaintiff began to reverse, when the second unmarked NYPD vehicle pulled behind Plaintiff, also blocking his path, without warning lights activated. When Plaintiff tried to maneuver his vehicle forward to the left around the unmarked cars, Defendant Officers exited their vehicles with their firearms drawn at Plaintiff. Defendant Officers Rodriguez and/or Moriarty disch...
Henderson, Charles vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812759/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 30, 2022
Complaint
Description: On March 13, 2021, in the vicinity of the intersection of Webster Ave and Claremont Parkway, Bronx, NY. Plaintiff was lawfully present inside and driving a vehicle that belonged to his relative with three other individuals. Defendant officers approached Plaintiff in an unmarked car, stopped Plaintiff by signaling him with their police lights and sirens, and pulled over Plaintiff. Plaintiff lawfully pulled over and Defendants exited their vehicle, approached Plaintiff's vehicle on foot, and demanded he furnish them with his license and registration. Plaintiff stated he was not in possession of his ID and furnished Defendants with a debit card with his information listed on it. Defendants alleged they could smell...
Clotter, Daejalon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033935/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 5, 2019, ended February 23, 2023
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 7, 2019, Plaintiff, who was pregnant at the time, was waiting for the "Bronx 19" Bus near 174th Street and Southern Boulevard in the Bronx when she was unlawfully stopped, questioned, frisked, and arrested by Defendant officers without probable cause. Plaintiff was forcibly grabbed by the wrists, tackled, dragged, and slammed to the ground, causing her to bleed from her face. During the arrest, the Defendant officers pepper-sprayed Plaintiff and handcuffed her. While handcuffed, one officer put his hand up Plaintiff's skirt and forcibly grabbed her vagina, causing further physical injuries, including bleeding from her face, legs, arms, and wrists. Plaintiff's skirt was also torn during the incident.
De...
