Named in 5 known lawsuits, $10,000 total settlements.
Hernandez, Santiago vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026340/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 2, 2016
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2014, Plaintiff was in the premises of 428 East 157th Street in the Bronx when he was approached by Defendants NYPD officers Wendy Flores, and Melissa Castillo and was asked what his purpose was in front of the premises. Plaintiff said he was waiting for a resident of the premises to come outside to where Plaintiff was waiting. Defendants asked plaintiff for identification and to search Plaintiff and his possessions. Plaintiff asked why he had to be searched. Defendants handcuffed Plaintiff. Other officers, James rodriguez, Juan rodriguez, steven Oquendo, Jason Fernandez, Oswaldo Maldonado, David Montanez and Officers John doe 1-6 came to the premises and some officers grabbed Plaintiff, threw hi...
Neal, Christopher vs Wilson, Romaine, et al.
Case # 15CV02822,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 11, 2015, ended October 13, 2018
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On August 20, 2012, plaintiff was walking to a corner store when, without stating that he was an officer, Detective Marrero asked plaintiff if his name was “Cuba” and brandished his weapon. Marrero proceeded to handcuff plaintiff. Plaintiff was told he was being arrested and taken to the 40th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with several crimes, which were alll dismissed.
On November 23, 2012, plaintiff was tending to a wound at his place of residence when Defendant P.O.s Rodriguez, Maldonado, Wilson, Green, Garciarivas, Lt. Camhi, and Sgt. Bones entered Plaintiff's apartment without permission. One of P.O. Rodriguez/Moldano told plaintiff to come with them. When plaintiff said no, Rodriguez and Modlano, with t...
Mitchell, Tobias vs P.O. Rodriquez, John Doe, et al.
Case # 14CV04742,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 3, 2014, ended February 18, 2015
$10,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Stipulation and Order
Description: On March 22, 2011, Plaintiff was walking on the sidewalk near his home when stopped and illegally searched by Defendant Officer Rodriquez. Plaintiff was taken to the 40th Precinct where he was strip-searched. Plaintiff was ticketed, but it was dismissed at an unspecified date. On March 31, 2011, while at the same location, Plaintiff was similarly stopped, illegally searched and arrested by Defendant Officer Chad Rowe. Plaintiff was again taken to the 40th Precinct, strip-searched and ticketed. The ticket was dismissed at an unspecified date. Plaintiff had the same experience on June 26, 2011 with Defendant Officer Rodriguez. That ticket was dismissed on September 11, 2011. Plaintiff had the same experi...
Smith, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023907/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 30, 2013
Complaint
Description: On August 21, 2012 Plaintiff was lawfully in front of a building when he was suddenly accosted by PO Osvaldo Maldonado and other officers who ordered Plaintiff to show identification and frisked him without legal justification. POs then handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff despite knowing they had no legal grounds to do so. Plaintiff was taken to the 40th Precinct then Central Book where he was maliciously prosecuted. Plaintiff was wrongfully held from approximately 4:30 a.m. on August 21, 2012 until his release at approximately 6:00 p.m. on August 24, 2012. On October 2, 2012 all charges against Plaintiff were dismissed. Plaintiff suffered deprivation of liberty, fear, humiliation, and other damages as a result o...
Carino v. City of New York et al
Case # 303734/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint