Named in 3 known lawsuits, $9,000 total settlements.
Lurch, Robert Derek Jr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06011,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 20, 2019
Complaint
Batista, Jetzabel, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06530,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 12, 2014
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2014, Plaintiffs were lawfully inside their apartment when NYPD Officers Nicholas Paschitti, William Orgera, Kevin Menendez, Nicholas Palladino, and Michael Ostrander forcibly entered their apartment without a warrant and without reasonable cause or consent by the Plaintiffs. NYPD Sergeant Richard Siedman remained outside the apartment in a supervisory capacity and did not intervene to stop the other Officers. Plaintiffs were subjected to excessive force before being handcuffed and unlawfully arrested. Plaintiffs were taken for treatment at separate hospitals for the injuries caused by the NYPD Officers before being taken to the precinct. Plaintiffs were eventually released without explanation and ...
Reiley, Malik vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04300,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 16, 2014, ended January 26, 2015
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 4, 2014, Plaintiff Malik Reilly was attacked by police in a scenario of excessive force specifically perpetrated by Officer Kevin Menendez, before he was falsely arrested and charged. While the charges would later be adjourned in contemplation of dismissal, Plaintiff still brings suit for intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution, abuse of process, and deliberate indifference.