Thomas C. Gerlich

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $25,690 total settlements.

Mercado, Eddie Acevedo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 800089/2022, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 4, 2022
Complaint
Description: On October 10, 2020, plaintiff was driving a tow truck in the Bronx when he was stopped by defendant John Doe NYPD Officers. Defendants pulled plaintiff from the truck and assaulted him, before arresting him and taking him to the 44th Precinct. Plaintiff was held in custody for several hours before being released with a desk appearance ticket and summonses. Defendants then submitted false statements to the district attorney, causing plaintiff to be arraigned and required to participate in multiple hearings before his criminal charges were eventually dismissed.

Solomon, Maurice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026764/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 21, 2019, ended April 14, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2019, at approximately 3:00 a.m., plaintiff was lawfully present in front of his building at 1244 Clay Avenue. Plaintiff was waiting for an ambulance for his brother-in-law who was injured, when he was unlawfully stopped questioned, frisked, and falsely arrested plaintiff without probable cause or legal justification. Defendants grabbed Plaintiff and threw him to the floor, punched Plaintiff in the face, and slammed Plaintiff into a police vehicle. Defendants then tasered Plaintiff, causing Plaintiff to lose consciousness and suffer bums. Plaintiff was handcuffed by defendants. The defendant police officers transported plaintiff to the 44th Precinct where plaintiff was processed. At the Precinct...

Geico General Insurance Company A/s/o Marciasborrero, J. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028648/2018, Civil Court - Queens, September 17, 2018, ended March 20, 2020
$5,690 Settlement