Named in 6 known lawsuits, $1,143,000 total settlements.
Stewart, Isaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028439/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 15, 2018, ended April 29, 2019
$28,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 28, 2017, the plaintiff was improperly stopped, detained, questioned, arrested, assaulted and confined by P.O. Felix Baez, Phillip Pena and other officers without a warrant, justification or reason. During the arrest of plaintiff, defendants did utilize excessive force. The plaintiff suffered an unjust prosecution initiated without probable cause. All criminal charges brought against plaintiff were dismissed on April 25, 2018, in plaintiff's favor.
Rodriguez, Jesus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026671/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 12, 2018
Complaint
Description: On September 29, 2016, defendant POs, without a warrant or probable cause, arrested plaintiff and charged him with criminal possession a weapon and related charges. All charges against plaintiff were later dismissed.
Newman, Gernard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028515/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 13, 2017
Complaint
Description: On October 23, 2015, Plaintiff was lawfully walking in Crotona Park and was falsely accused by PO Duran and PO of appearing to be suspicious and was falsely arrested. Defendants assaulted and battered by pushing him to the ground and kicking him in the head; by tightly handcuffing Plaintiff. Plaintiff suffered physical discomfort and mental anguish. Plaintiff suffered abuse for over four months before being released. Plaintiff's charges were dismissed on June 14, 2016.
Lasalle, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023941/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 22, 2017, ended February 27, 2019
$860,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 5, 2016 at approximately 10:30 p.m., Plaintiff was in the vicinity of a housing complex in the Bronx, dressed in CopWatch Patrol Unit clothing and observed three plain clothed NYPD Officers Defendants Duran, Baez, and Frias questioning and searching two individuals. Plaintiff recorded the encounter on video. When the officers passed Plaintiff, they exchanged words with Plaintiff. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and his video camera and handcuffed and arrested the plaintiff and brought him to the PSA 7 precinct.
Plaintiff, who was known for exposing police conduct through his role in CopWatch Patrol, was recognized when he was brought to the precinct and officers cheered at his arrest. Plaintiff was se...
Ford, Tujuan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023221/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 16, 2016, ended December 6, 2016
$85,000 Settlement
Ortega, Jean, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021100/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 19, 2016, ended December 6, 2016
$170,000 Settlement
