Phillip M. Pena

Lawsuits

Named in 10 known lawsuits, $385,440 total settlements.

Kidd, Kashalema vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 805464/2025E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 14, 2025

Jimenez, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023628/2020E, Supreme Court - Bronx, June 1, 2020, ended May 7, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On March 11, 2018, Plaintiff ANTHONY JIMENEZ was illegally stopped, searched, detained and subjected to excessive force by defendants POLICE OFFICER JOSE CORDERO, POLICE OFFICER NICOLAS RIOS, POLICE OFFICER RONALD FREEMAN, POLICE OFFICER JOHN PENA, and POLICE OFFICER JOHN GOMEZ. Plaintiff was arrested by defendants without cause or justification. Plaintiff remained incarcerated for over 24 hours and was required to make numerous court appearances over an extended period of time until all charges were dropped in Plaintiff's favor. Plaintiff sustained physical and emotional pain and injuries as a result of this incident.

Jimenez, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022611/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 18, 2019
Complaint
Description: On or about March 11, 2018, at approximately 1:10 a.m. at the sidewalk located opposite 1357 Boston Road, Bronx, New York, the plaintiff, although lawfully and properly on the sidewalk, was forcibly, violently and unlawfully, stopped, grabbed and violently thrown onto the ground and then handcuffed in a demeaning manner and assaulted and battered in front of the public, threatened and illegally placed under arrest and imprisoned by defendant POs Jose Cordero (Badge No: 14899), Nicolas Rios (Badge No: 6583), "John" Pena and "John" Gomez. During this incident, the officers struck the plaintiff with night sticks and/or large flashlights. Defendant POs also searched plaintiff, and such search did not reveal any i...

Chavis, Martin as Proposed Administrator of The Estate of Decedent, Chavis Malik, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021434/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 8, 2019, ended May 31, 2021
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On or about February 4, 2016, Plaintiff/Decedent was lawfully within the vicinity of a residence when POs Pena, Descue, Espeut, and Cruz, Detective Simms, and unidentified POs unlawfully stopped and detained Decedent, assaulted and battered the Decedent using excessive force, and were indifferent to the medical needs of Decedent. Defendants had neither a warrant nor probable cause to arrest Decedent. Decedent then died on February 4, 2016, and Defendants' conduct was a direct and proximate cause of Decedent's death.

Stewart, Isaiah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028439/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 15, 2018, ended April 29, 2019
$28,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 28, 2017, the plaintiff was improperly stopped, detained, questioned, arrested, assaulted and confined by P.O. Felix Baez, Phillip Pena and other officers without a warrant, justification or reason. During the arrest of plaintiff, defendants did utilize excessive force. The plaintiff suffered an unjust prosecution initiated without probable cause. All criminal charges brought against plaintiff were dismissed on April 25, 2018, in plaintiff's favor.

W.,s. and W.,k. By Mng Walker, Mortia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV04815, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 8, 2018, ended March 3, 2021
$79,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While running an errand for their mother, minor Plaintiffs were assaulted, handcuffed, and searched by Defendant Officers. After not finding anything, Plaintiffs were released, but sustained injuries and needed to go to the hospital the next day.

Mcmillian, Andrew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030034/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, January 11, 2018, ended January 31, 2019
$20,940 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 14, 2016, Andrew McMillian was approached by New York Police Department officers following reports of suspected drug-related activity in the vicinity. Officer John Doe #1 initiated physical contact, striking McMillian multiple times despite McMillian not displaying any signs of aggression. Officer John Doe #2 restrained McMillian's arms, preventing him from shielding himself from further blows. Officer John Doe #3 stood close by, observing the situation without intervening. The force applied by Officer John Doe #1 resulted in severe bruising and emotional distress for McMillian. Additionally, Officer John Doe #4 and Officer John Doe #5 were stationed around the scene, maintaining a watchful ...

Nieves, Anibal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029290/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 5, 2017, ended February 26, 2020
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 12, 2016, several unknown Defendant officers physically seized, struck, and restrained Plaintiff without any warrant or legal justification. Plaintiff was arrested and taken into police custody and charged with several crimes. Plaintiff's case was dismissed 10 hours later.

M.b., an Infant By Fng Tavarez, Edwin, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026212/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 24, 2017, ended April 25, 2018
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about August 13, 2016, unknown Defendant NYPD officers improperly arrested four minors and one of their mothers, all the Plaintiffs. The arrests occurred without any basis in law or fact. The arrests of Plaintiffs were based on false accusations. All criminal proceedings against Plaintiffs terminated in favor of the Plaintiffs.

Oyola, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302294/2016, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 12, 2016, ended July 14, 2017
$175,000 Settlement