Named in 15 known lawsuits, $305,000 total settlements.
Maldonado, Jose vs City of New York et al.
Case # 817536/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 24, 2023
Nolasco, Willy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 811224/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 2, 2022, ended April 5, 2023
$125,000 Settlement
Jimenez, Eduardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 808566/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 8, 2022
Bernal, Osiris vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025289/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 5, 2020, ended December 15, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Gadsden, Sean vs P.O. Lizardo, Jose, et al.
Case # 034166/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 4, 2019
Duncan, Jamel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV07381,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 4, 2018, ended September 25, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: During the first incident, Plaintiff was approached by Defendant Officers who then arrested and searched him and took $65 from him. Plaintiff was then taken to the Precinct where he was searched and placed in a cell. Plaintiff was charged with unspecified charges which were later dismissed. The second incident occurred when the Plaintiff was sitting in his vehicle and was approached by Defendant Officers who asked him to exit his vehicle and then arrested him. Plaintiff was placed in Police vehicle and taken to the local precinct. Plaintiff was charged with unspecified charges which were later dismissed.
Matos, Clemente vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024464/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 18, 2018, ended September 18, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 18, 2017, plaintiff was in the vicinity of Arthur Avenue and East 178th when he was approached by five defendant P.O.s, including Simpson, Lizardo, and Braithwaite. Defendant P.O.s proceeded to stop, and assault plaintiff. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search while in the custody of the P.O.s. After his arrest, plaintiff was arraigned and charged with several crimes, which were all terminated favourably.
Mai, Julie, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 036043/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 10, 2018
Bruno, Bernard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024999/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 26, 2016, ended February 2, 2017
$35,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Barajona, London vs Simpson, James, et al.
Case # 15CV09413,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 7, 2015, ended October 28, 2016
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: While Plaintiff was walking in his apartment building, Defendant Officers stopped him, threw him against a gate, handcuffed him, and searched him. Plaintiff was taken to the 52nd Precinct, denied medical attention, and charged with Criminal Sale of Marijuana, which was dismissed.
Silverio, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06617,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 28, 2015, ended November 30, 2018
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered an apartment where plaintiff was living with his girlfriend and daughter, and searched the apartment and strip-searched Plaintiff. Officers tightly handcuffed and arrested Plaintiff along with other residents of the apartment. He was brought to the 52nd Precinct and charged with 221.05, 221.20, 221.10, and 220.50, which were all eventually dismissed.
Bautista, Tomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 022465/2015E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 10, 2014, ended October 11, 2016
$5,000 Settlement
Gonzales, Rafael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07753,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 30, 2014, ended July 22, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 4, 2012, NYPD Officers including Ryan Bracconeri, James Simpson, Jude Scilarillo, Jose Feliciano, and others accosted Plaintiff, beat him, and arrested him for no reason. He was then taken to a Precinct and questioned about a shooting he had no involvement in. He was then subject to an intrusive search. The officers then made up false charges to cover up their misconduct.
Martinez, Ashley, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00094,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, January 15, 2014, ended June 19, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 29, 2013, Plaintiffs were lawfully present in their home at 311 East 193st, County of Bronx, when 6 or 7 Defendant Officers had chased their family member to their building for alleged marijuana related offenses and entered the apartment with guns drawn and began searching home without a warrant or probable cause. Defendant Officer Carlos Lozado refused Plaintiff Ashley Martinez to get dressed properly or to bring a 6-year old infant out of the appartment. When Plaintiff Ashley Martinez told the 15-year old Plaintiff Davon Rodriguez to call his mother and film the incident, she was arrested by Defendant Officer Carlos Lozado. When Plaintiff Davon Rodriguzez, who suffers from developmental impairments,...
Harper, Ethel Y. as Proposed Adm of The Estate of Muniz, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306401/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 4, 2013