Named in 5 known lawsuits, $412,500 total settlements.
Robinson, Arnold vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV02692,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 15, 2019, ended December 10, 2020
$187,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 1, 2017, defendant officers Rodriguez and Smith pulled over a car with plaintiff in the rear passenger seat. After complying with their orders to exit the car and submitting to an initial frisk, plaintiff fled the scene on foot and boarded a NYC MTA bus. Defendants Rodriguez and Smith pursued plaintiff and boarded the bus; After complying with orders to put his hands up and get on the floor, Rodriguez and Smith grabbed plaintiff's left arm and handcuffed plaintiff. After plaintiff was handcuffed, defendant Maldonado punched plaintiff multiple times in his face, mouth, and body while Rodriguez squeezed plaintiff's handcuffs and pulled his arms straight up. Defendant officers including Maldonado, Smit...
Lavayen, Alfredo, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030584/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 18, 2018
Diaz, Michael, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027899/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 10, 2018
Gomez, Yancarlos, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030752/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 9, 2018, ended June 20, 2019
$150,000 Settlement
Moyett, Wilfredo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031616/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 6, 2017, ended August 29, 2018
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On 6/25/2017, plaintiff Wilfredo Moyett was arrested without cause by NYPD officers and the victim of excessive force. He was taken to jail, booked, and the victim of the police officers' willful and wanton actions.
