Named in 18 known lawsuits, $342,500 total settlements.
Rivera, Brandon vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 815899/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2023
Complaint
Description: On January 18, 2022, Defendant Woods and Doe accused the plaintiff of murder, and proceeded to unlawfully handcuff him. The Plaintiff was subject to unlawful detention from January to July, 2022.
Toledo, Cristian vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812464/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 17, 2023
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2022, Cristian Toledo was lawfully in the area of 3750 Hudson Manor Terrace in Bronx County. Defendant officers unlawfully stopped, questioned, frisked, and falsely arrested Mr. Toledo without probable cause or any legal justification. The day before the relevant incident, two Defendant Officers claimed the child who was transported to the emergency room was a victim of opioid abuse. Ultimately, the medical staff were able to revive the girl and the toxicology reports showed there were no drugs in her system. The following morning, the New York City Administration for Children's Services arrive at Mr. Toledo's home accompanied by defendant officers. It was at this point Mr. Toledo was unlawfully...
Stradford, Stephanie vs Det. Woods, Thomas, et al.
Case # 023040/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 17, 2017
Complaint
Description: On May 7, 2014, plaintiff was lawfully inside her apartment, located at 2537 Decatur Ave, Bronx, NY. Defendants unlawfully entered the apartment and searched the individuals present. Defendants handcuffed, arrested and transported plaintiff to the 52nd precinct. At the Precinct, plaintiff was photographed, fingerprinted, searched, and placed in a holding cell. Plaintiff specifically told the defendants she must take her diabetes medication. Defendants refused to allow her to take her necessary medication, nor allow her to go to the hospital. After several hours, plaintiff was transported to Bronx Central Booking and placed in a holding cell. Defendants provided the Bronx DA with false information that lead to a...
Lewis, Reginald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04710,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 13, 2017
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was seated on a bench when he was approached by the defendants and arrested. They transported him to the 40th precinct where he was charged with unspecified crimes related to drugs. He was later dismissed of all charges.
Owens, Daquan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021256/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 17, 2017, ended May 1, 2019
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2016, Plaintiff was stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained in an aggressive and excessive manner. Plaintiff was subjected a strip search without any legal reason or justification. Plaintiff sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident.
Sanchez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302389/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 22, 2016, ended March 7, 2017
$65,000 Settlement
Toro, Delmar, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303989/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 25, 2014
Complaint
Description: On May 7, 2013, Plaintiffs Toro and Martinez were walking along 204th Street when they were assaulted and battered by PO Mahoney, PO Steven Delatorre, and PO Thomas Woods without legal justification. Plaintiffs were falsely arrested and subjected to a malicious prosecution based in part on false PO testimony. All charges against Plaintiffs were dismissed on or about May 8, 2013. Plaintiffs suffered personal injuries, violation of rights, emotional distress, anguish, anxiety, fear, humiliation, loss of freedom, and reputational damages as a result of this incident.
Osborne, Dwayne vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306869/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 14, 2014, ended December 8, 2015
$7,500 Settlement
Stipulation,
Summons/Complaint
Harper, Ethel Y. as Proposed Adm of The Estate of Muniz, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306401/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 4, 2013
Hernandez, Kevin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306361/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 29, 2013, ended September 29, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Betancourt, Juan, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306289/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 25, 2013, ended June 12, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Ramos, Luis vs Detective Wood, Thomas, et al.
Case # 13CV06142,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 3, 2013, ended April 4, 2014
$22,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 2, 2013, Plaintiff Luis Ramos was operating a motor vehicle in the vicinity of Webster Ave and Bedford in the Bronx. Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiffs vehicle without probable cause or suspicion to believe any crime or offense had taken place. Plaintiff was handcuffed and falsely arrested and placed into a van without a seatbelt. During the next 4 hours, Plaintiff was careened around and suffered injury in the van. Plaintiff was denied medical treatment even after he requested. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct where he was subject to unlawful search, no contraband was found. Defendant officers falsely informed DA office that they had observed Plaintiff selling controlled substances. Plaintiff...
Williams, Raul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV0592,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 21, 2013, ended January 28, 2015
$22,500 Settlement
Diaz, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020813/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 7, 2013, ended January 20, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Johnson, Ted vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV04379,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 9, 2012, ended March 7, 2013
Zero Disposition
Proctor, Khalid vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303477/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 23, 2012, ended January 31, 2013
$30,000 Settlement
Melendez v. Anderson et al
Case # 020012/2019,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons
Williams v. City Of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05902,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,500 Settlement