Luis A. Pichardo

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.

Acosta, Victor vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 155911/2025, Supreme Court - New York, May 8, 2025, ended July 1, 2026
$45,000 Settlement

Lopez, Nelson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153010/2018, Supreme Court - New York, April 23, 2018, ended April 5, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On May 24, 2016, Plaintiff was walking to the store when he was approached by police officers. Plaintiff was arrested for trespassing, resisting arrest, and possession of drugs. In arresting Plaintiff, defendants used undue force upon him, having no privilege whatever to seize him and causing him physical offense and injury in the process. Plaintiff has been a target of this precinct and these particular officers, defendant police officers Luis Pichardo, defendant police officer Tavarez, defendant police officer Penamedina, defendant police officer Carrer, and defendant police officer Guerrero, for years. Plaintiff previously filed claims for false arrest and harassment against the City and Officers Pichardo an...

Jackson, Kendell vs Henry, Ray, et al.
Case # 14CV09724, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 19, 2014, ended August 1, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2012, Plaintiff was leaving his apartment when several Police Officers including Defendant Officer Pichardo and Contreras, exited their vehicles, handcuffed, and arrested him. After arriving at the precinct Plaintiff was given an invasive cavity search that yielded no contraband. Plaintiff then spent 2 days before being arraigned. Defendant Officer Henry levied false allegations against Plaintiff. Before the grand jury, Defendants Henry and Contreras gave perjurious and misleading testimony, leading to an indictment. The jury would eventually acquit the Plaintiff.

Pearce, Albert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153880/2012, Supreme Court - New York, June 25, 2012, ended January 12, 2015
$50,000 Settlement