Named in 4 known lawsuits, $108,000 total settlements.
Neal, Christopher vs Wilson, Romaine, et al.
Case # 15CV02822,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 11, 2015, ended October 13, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On August 20, 2012, plaintiff was walking to a corner store when, without stating that he was an officer, Detective Marrero asked plaintiff if his name was “Cuba” and brandished his weapon. Marrero proceeded to handcuff plaintiff. Plaintiff was told he was being arrested and taken to the 40th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with several crimes, which were alll dismissed.
On November 23, 2012, plaintiff was tending to a wound at his place of residence when Defendant P.O.s Rodriguez, Maldonado, Wilson, Green, Garciarivas, Lt. Camhi, and Sgt. Bones entered Plaintiff's apartment without permission. One of P.O. Rodriguez/Moldano told plaintiff to come with them. When plaintiff said no, Rodriguez and Modlano, with t...
Barnhart, Tygee, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05985,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 7, 2015, ended July 16, 2018
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiffs were in a residence when Defendant Officers entered the location. The defendants then searched the premises and proceeded to handcuff and arrest 17 individuals, including the plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were transported to the 40th Precinct where all three were strip searched. After 8 hours they were released from the precinct. Plaintiffs were charged with marijuana possession, but all charges were eventually dismissed.
Almestica, Eduardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05901,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 1, 2014, ended December 3, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Docket Report,
Memo Endorsement,
Stipulation
Description: On November 29, 2011, while plaintiff was detained at the 40th precinct in the Bronx, four defendant officers grabbed him out of his cell, placed his arm in an arm lock behind his back, and pushed him to the ground, causing shoulder pain and two lacerations to his head. While on the ground, one of the officers continued hitting plaintiff. He had to be taken by ambulance to Lincoln Medical Center, where he received pain medication, three facial sutures, and three staples placed in his scalp.
Smith, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024136/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 13, 2013, ended July 31, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: That on August 27, 2012, at approximately 2:40 a.m., Plaintiff JAMES SMITH was lawfully inside 225 Willis Avenue in the County of Bronx, City and State of New York, when he was suddenly accosted by members of the New York City Police Department including, but not limited to, Defendants POLICE OFFICER BAUDILIO GARCIARIVAS, BADGE NUMBER 010251, and SEVERAL UNIDENTIFIED POLICE OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE 40H PRECINCT.
They stopped Plaintiff JAMES SMITH, ordered Plaintiff to show them identification, and frisked Plaintiff despite Defendants’ knowledge that they lacked reasonable suspicion to do so and placed him under arrest despite Defendants' knowledge that they lacked reasonable grounds or probable cause.
That Pl...