Named in 4 known lawsuits, $108,501 total settlements.
Delacruz, Alexis vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 161143/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, December 15, 2021
Complaint
Description: On or about April 24, 2019, NYPD officers Stephen Guiney, Mark Ruppert and others unlawfully stopped Plaintiff's vehicle and searched Plaintiff and the vehicle. The officers placed Plaintiff into handcuffs and under arrest, using excessive force. They touched and grabbed Plaintiff's private parts, shoving their hands in Plaintiff's pants and cutting Plaintiff's underwear, exposing him in public view. Plaintiff was transported to the police precinct, then Manhattan Central Booking, where he was subsequently arraigned. The officers recovered no contraband from the vehicle, and they falsely informed the DA's office that they had observed Plaintiff commit crimes. On or about June 2021, Plaintiff's criminal case was...
Esteves, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157217/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, August 23, 2017, ended September 23, 2019
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 21, 2016, at approximately 12:30 p.m., John Esteves was operating his motor vehicle at 7th Avenue and 151st Street in Manhattan, making a delivery for his employment. NYPD Officer Stephen Guinery (Shield #24542) of the 26th Precinct stopped Mr. Esteves and falsely accused him of stealing his own vehicle. Despite providing no evidence or justification for the accusation, Officer Guinery arrested Mr. Esteves, who was handcuffed and detained. Mr. Esteves was transported first to the 26th Precinct, then to the 28th Precinct, and finally to Central Booking, where he was held until approximately 7:00 p.m. the following day. No charges were pursued, and Mr. Esteves was released without explanation. He alle...
Quito, Angel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV03325,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 6, 2016, ended February 13, 2017
$16,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was at park playing cards with his family members when defendant officers in plainclothes approached them and questioned what they were doing, When Plaintiff explained they were just playing cards and not gambling, Defendant Officer Guiney took his money as "evidence", arrested him, and took him to the 26th Precinct. Plaintiff was charged with 240.35(2) Loitering for the purposes of gambling, which was later dismissed.
Santos, Shikia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07553,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 24, 2014, ended August 16, 2016
$75,001 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On the afternoon of October 14, 2013, Plaintiff was in Saint Nicholas Park located between West 141st Street and West 135th Street in Harlem, New York. While he was there, Plaintiff saw two men fighting and then they separated and walked away. After the fight ended, Defendant Dorsey entered the park and began to arrest Mr. Wilkerson for fighting. Plaintiff verbally objected to the arrest, knowing that Mr. Wilkerson was not involved in the fight. After Mr. Wilkerson was handcuffed and escorted from the park, Defendant Dorsey conferred with other Defendant Arresting Officers and they decided to arrest the Plaintiff in retaliation for his verbal objection. Without explanation, the arresting officers approached the...