Named in 4 known lawsuits, $130,000 total settlements.
Alvarez, Esterlina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500893/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 8, 2018, ended November 27, 2018
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2016, Plaintiff was celebrating a birthday at a restaurant with her sisters and her brother. Defendant Officer Christopher Ryan and John Does 1-5 responded to a fight outside the restaurant. Plaintiff was not involved in the fight. Defendant officers then entered the restaurant as Plaintiff was preparing to depart the restaurant. Plaintiff observed as her brother was violently grabbed by NYPD officers, thrown to the ground and arrested. Plaintiff and her sisters voluntarily walked from the restaurant to the precinct to inquire as to the reason for their brother's arrest and to voice their complaint that the arrest had no basis. At the precinct, Plaintiff and her sisters were also arrested. Plaint...
Rodriguez, Desiree vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500755/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 8, 2018, ended November 27, 2018
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2016, Plaintiff was celebrating a birthday at a restaurant with her sisters and her brother. Defendant Officer Christopher Ryan and John Does 1-5 responded to a fight outside the restaurant. Plaintiff was not involved in the fight. Defendant Officers entered the restaurant as Plaintiff was preparing to depart the restaurant with her sisters and brother. Plaintiff observed as her brother was violently grabbed by NYPD officers, thrown to the ground and arrested. Plaintiff knew there was no probable cause for her brother's arrest. Plaintiff and her sisters voluntarily walked from the restaurant to the precinct to inquire as to the reason for their brother's arrest and to voice their complaint that t...
Rodriguez, Elijah vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500760/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 8, 2018, ended November 27, 2018
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2016, Plaintiff was unlawfully arrested by Defendant Police Officer Christopher Ryan and Defendant Police Officers John Doe 1-5. Shortly before his arrest, Plaintiff was celebrating a birthday at a restaurant with his sisters. Defendant Officers Ryan and John Does 1-5 responded to a fight outside the restaurant. Plaintiff was not involved in the fight. Plaintiff was preparing to depart the restaurant with his sisters when he was forcefully grabbed by NYPD officers and thrown to the ground and arrested. Defendant Police Officer Ryan assaulted Plaintiff while he was handcuffed, causing physical injury to his person. Defendant Police Officers John Does 1-5 failed to intervene in the unlawful use of ...
Rodriguez, Jameela vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 500756/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 8, 2018, ended November 5, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 16, 2016, Plaintiff was celebrating a birthday at a restaurant with her sisters and her brother. Defendant Officers Christopher Ryan and John Does 1-5 responded to a fight outside the restaurant. Plaintiff was not involved in the fight. The Defendant officers then entered the restaurant as Plaintiff was preparing to depart with her sisters and her brother. Plaintiff observed as her brother was violently grabbed by NYPD officers, thrown to the ground and arrested. Plaintiff knew there was no probable cause for her brother's arrest. Plaintiff and her sisters voluntarily walked from the restaurant to the precinct to inquire as to the reason for their brother's arrest and to voice their complaint that th...