Stephen I. Espinoza

Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $154,000 total settlements.

Gibbs, Scott vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07314, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 27, 2014, ended April 8, 2016
$22,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: On March 2, 2013 P.O.s Jonas Bazile, Stephen Espinoza, and Matthew Zito illegally trespassed, searched, invaded 1313 Sterling Place Brooklyn, where Scott Gibbs was staying. They illegally detained him here during this illegal search and used excessive force on Gibbs that caused him to sustain severe injuries and fear for his life.

Gilmore, Ron Dante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00252, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 24, 2014, ended May 27, 2016
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2013, plaintiff was arrested in his residence in Brooklyn after officers illegally entered. Defendants violated plaintiff's domicile and intentionally inflicted emotional distress unto him.

Townsend v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05457, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$7,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint, Complaint
Description: First incident: Plaintiff was falsely searched, arrested, and charged with 140.25 'Burglary in the second degree' by Officer De Los Santos. Charge later dismissed. On a separate occasion Officer Massa forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with 265.03(1)(b) 'Criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree', which was later dismissed. On another occasion, Officer Saitta forcefully entered a residence where plaintiff was a guest, arrested Plaintiff, and charged her with unspecified charges.

Hoover et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05838, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$24,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Description: First incident: Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiff at his home, brought him to the 79th Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05 'Unlawful possession of marihuana' and AC 10- 131(i)(3) 'Possession of Pistol Ammunition'. Charges ACD'd. On a separate occasion, Defendant Officers arrested Plaintiffs at their home, brought them to the 81st Precinct, and charged with PL 221.05'Unlawful possession of marihuana'.