Named in 13 known lawsuits, $794,500 total settlements.
Washington, Johaan vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 811317/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 3, 2022, ended April 11, 2023
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: POLICE OFFICER JUAN GOMEZ
On November 16th, 2016, at approximately 8.30pm, plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of Tryon Avenue and East Gun Hill Road, County of Bronx plaintiff was stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, handcufffed, battered, and detained in an aggressive and excessive manner by Officer Juan Gomex and others (together the "defendants"). The defendants had no probable cause or arrest warrant. Subsequently plaintiff was falsely and maliciously prosecuted based on fraud, perjury and misrepresenatations. Plaintiff was incarcerated for over 24 hours and required to make various court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges against him terminated in his favour on April 11th,...
Lawrence, Steven, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 158497/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, May 20, 2021, ended May 8, 2023
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 20, 2020, the plaintiff was without probable cause, and with reckless, negligent, and callous disregard for the truth, and without investigation, touched, grabbed, handcuffed, seized, and arrested in an excessive manner and with excessive force by defendant NYPD officers including Brandon Gembecki, Detective Juan Gomez, and Vianca Connor. The plaintiff was maliciously, intentionally, and falsely accused by the defendants of having committed a crime.
Rodriguez, Francisco vs City of New York
Case # 035459/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 21, 2020, ended May 17, 2022
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 25, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m., in the vicinity of East 194th Street and Briggs Avenue, Bronx, New York, individuals identified as GOMEZ, DOE, and ROE, lacking an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable cause, or legal justification, approached Plaintiff Francisco Rodriguez without reason. They allegedly acted based on fraud, perjury, and misrepresentations, and subsequently stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained him in an aggressive manner.
GOMEZ, DOE, and ROE are believed to have been aware that their actions lacked legal justification. Additionally, Francisco Rodriguez was reportedly subjected to a strip search while in custody without legal reason. Following his...
Hayes, Gabrielle Inf By Mng Hayes, Breana vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033709/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 26, 2019
Perez, Irene Urena vs City of New York
Case # 029185/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 15, 2019
Complaint
Description: On December 5, 2018, the Plaintiff was injured while near her home at 2280 Loring Place, Bronx, New York. Defendants PO Juan Gomez, PO Brian Gembecki, and PO John Does were involved in a police shootout with a suspect and wrongfully shot and struck Plaintiff. As a result of this negligent behavior, Plaintiff suffered severe physical injuries, including pain and suffering; emotional and psychological distress and horror.
Torres, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024090/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 29, 2019, ended July 25, 2022
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 1, 2017, in the Bronx, Mr. Torres was inside a motor vehicle, in front of the apartment building residence, in the process of moving three (3) of his neighbors' cars that morning for alternate side parking, something he does regularly, when he fell asleep to be later awoken by two male plain clothes NYPD officers, Defendants Gomez and John Doe 1. who opened the car door without consent or a valid warrant and proceeded to illegally question, search, and arrest Mr. Torres, after falsely claiming they found drugs attributable to the Plaintiff in two of the three cars to which he had the keys. Defeñdañts Gomez and John Doe 1 told Mr. Torres that if he could find them a firearm, they would not charge him...
Benitez, Mariano vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033980/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 12, 2018, ended June 17, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 11, 2017 Plaintiff was lawfully in the vicinity of an intersection when PO Juan Gomez, PO Brandon Gembecki, PO John Doe, and PO John Doe summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and arrested Plaintiff in an aggressive manner without legal justification. Plaintiff was wrongfully incarcerated for over 24 hours and subjected to a malicious prosecution until all charges against him were terminated favorably.
Grant, Marcel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032972/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 15, 2018, ended October 24, 2019
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2018, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Plaintiff was lawfully present near West 190th Street and Aqueduct Avenue, Bronx when approached by Police Officers Juan Gomez, Tara Convery, and other unnamed officers (John Doe and John Roe) from the NYPD’s 52nd Precinct. Plaintiff was not engaged in any suspicious or unlawful activity before the officers initiated contact.
Without any arrest warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion, the officers detained Plaintiff, tightly handcuffed him, and conducted an aggressive search. The officers allegedly acted on fraud, perjury, and misrepresentations, leading to Plaintiff’s detentio nbased on their race, and in order to meet arrest quotas. Plaintiff was transp...
Gonzalez, William, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV07488,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 11, 2018, ended September 17, 2019
$93,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The first incident occurred when a NYPD patrol car was shot with a BB gun. Four people who were seen on surveillance camera were later taken into custody for this incident. Later the same day, Plaintiffs were walking on the street when they were approached by a police vehicle and told to stop what they were doing. All three Plaintiffs were then arrested and taken to the 52nd precinct. One of the Plaintiffs was charged with possession of marijuana, but was later released with a Desk Appearance Ticket and eventually all charges were dismissed. The charges against the second Plaintiff were dismissed at arraignment. The third Plaintiff was charged with possession of noxious material and two counts of disorderly con...
Vargas, Minazchi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027981/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2018, ended July 18, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 17, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present in the street when defendant POs Gomez and Doe 1-2 approached her with their loaded firearms, and other objects, which they used to strike, seize and restrain plaintiff. Defendant POs then, without probable cause or an arrest warrant, placed plaintiff under arrest and charged her with (unknown) crimes she was innocent of. Plaintiff was held in custody for two days. The case against her was later dismissed.
Ortiz, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025145/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 17, 2018, ended February 4, 2020
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 11, 2017, the plaintiff, a Hispanic male, was walking on the street. At that time, defendant-NYPD officers, including defendant-officer Juan Gomez (Shield No. 27475), observed plaintiff from inside their police vehicle. Upon seeing the plaintiff, defendants left their unmarked police vehicle, approached, and stopped the plaintiff without reasonable suspicion of any unlawful activity. Defendants proceeded to search the plaintiff, placing their hands between the plaintiff's legs and groin, and searching the plaintiff's pockets. During their search, the defendants pushed plaintiff up against a wall. Defendants were motivated as part of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk program, and specifically due to t...
Sierra, Milagros vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022257/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 28, 2018, ended May 6, 2019
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2017, Plaintiff entered a bodega located on the corner of Kingsbridge Rd and Aqueduct, Bronx, NY, to purchase some candy. Defendants Gomez and Does entered the bodega. Gomez announced the officers' presence. Doe approached Plaintiff and asked her what had in her purse. Doe yanked Plaintiff's purse out of her hand and began searching it. Doe pulled a utility knife out of Plaintiff's purse. Doe told Plaintiff, "Is that all you have? I'll just give you a D.A.T. Just work with me." Defendants placed Plaintiff in handcuffs and transported her to the 52nd Precinct. After being in custody for several hours, Gomez released Plaintiff from custody with a Desk Appearance Ticket. The DAT prepared by Gomez fals...
Ramirez, Yoraydison vs City of New York
Case # 304696/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 1, 2016, ended March 21, 2019
$16,500 Settlement