Named in 4 known lawsuits, $61,000 total settlements.
Tirado, Abel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV03042,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 18, 2022, ended June 14, 2023
$26,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 18, 2021, the Plaintiff was participating as a medic at a protest. When attempting to assist a woman who was hurt, an unknown NYPD officer grabbed the Plaintiff's foot, tripped him, and tried dragging the Plaintiff. The NYPD officer told the Plaintiff he was under arrest for trying to help the woman. Then, Defendant NYPD Officer Edward Gaston and two other unknown NYPD officers tackled the Plaintiff from behind, causing him to land head-first onto the sidewalk.
Muhammad, Yadullahi vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 035400/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 8, 2020
Cabrera, Jose Deleon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027273/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 19, 2018, ended October 8, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Rivera, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302741/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 22, 2016, ended August 29, 2018
$20,000 Settlement