Jorge Rodriguez

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.

Estevez, Edwin Hidalgo vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 24CV07165, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 12, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about September 21, 2021, Plaintiff was falsely arrested at his home, based on a fulty investigation conducted by Defendant NYPD Officers Daniel Fox, Jorge Rodriguez, and Robert Lapollo, David Walsh, Bradford Miller, John McManus, and Oliver Pu-Folks. Defendant officers, without sufficient evidence, falsely accused Plaintiff of involvement in an auto theft and distribution ring. Plaintiff was transported to 44th precinct in overly tight handcuff and imprisoned there. They fabricated evidence and forwarded it to the Bronx County DA’s Office, which led to a criminal indictment against Plaintiff. Despite the lack of any real evidence, Plaintiff was charged and faced a prolonged legal process. Subsequently, a...

Aponte, Dani, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153955/2013, Supreme Court - New York, August 8, 2013, ended February 25, 2014
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 3, 2012, at 2382 2nd Ave, Apt. 1904, NY, NY, defendants operating from the 25th precinct entered the premises. Defendants broke down the door, entered the apartment with shields and helmets, and drew their firearms at plaintiffs and their minor children, and placed plaintiff's 12 year old daughter in handcuffs. Plaintiffs were not free to disregard defendants' questions, walk away or leave the scene. Defendants grabbed plaintiff Aponte while in her nightgown, shoved her against a wall, twisted her arms and placed excessively tight handcuffs on her wrists. Defendants witnessed these acts, but failed to protect plaintiff from the conduct. Defendants searched Aponte but found no evidence of contraband....