Named in 5 known lawsuits, $185,000 total settlements.
Mack, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03621,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 2, 2014, ended August 6, 2015
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2011, Plaintiff was stopped, searched and arrested by Defendant Officers including Defendant John Dillon. After being transported, Plaintiff was strip searched and was imprisoned for five days until he could post bond. Defendant Officer Javish Ortiz falsely prepared a complaint against Plaintiff, while Defendant Officers Ortiz and Noel Melendez swore false affidavits. When Plaintiff appeared on May 26, 2011, all charges were dismissed.
Serrano, Peter vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02183,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 28, 2014, ended August 12, 2015
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Second Amended Complaint
Abdul-Majid, Nisaa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07441,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 25, 2013, ended April 25, 2014
$37,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On March 4, 2011, defendants PO Noel Melendez, Edward Washa, Javish Ortiz, Steven Colon, and Jane Doe detained and searched Plaintiff, who was lawfully present on the street. The search yielded no evidence of any guns, drugs, or contraband. Defendant officers then arrested Plaintiff and transported her to the local precinct (exact location unknown, but likely 40th Precinct). At the precinct, defendant officers improperly strip searched Plaintiff, which again yielded no evidence of illegal activity. Plaintiff was and held Plaintiff for hours at the precinct before being transferred to Central Booking, where she was held for another several days until arraignment. Plaintiff was arranged on a criminal complaint co...
Valentine, Pedro vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302895/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 14, 2013, ended May 27, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Moore v. Ebertz, et al
Case # 18CV02033,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was charged and later indicted by a grand jury.