Named in 28 known lawsuits, $703,001 total settlements.
Francis, Glenford vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027226/2020,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 10, 2024
Complaint
Description: On February 08, 2019, plaintiff Mr. Glenford Francis, a 31 year-old African American, was leaving a store located at 3988 White Plains Road, Bronx, New York, when police officers including defendant Daniel Rivera approached him. Defendant Daniel Rivera is a police officer and detective of the narcotics unit of the Bronx. While in front of the store Plaintiff was illegally targeted because of his race, unlawfully questioned, stopped, and searched without consent. Plaintiff was forcefully grabbed and violently handcuffed. Requests to loosen the handcuffs were ignored resulting in cuts to Plaintiff's wrists, hands, and finger which later required four stitches at the hospital. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct, ...
Vargas, Hector vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 807298/2023E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 10, 2023, ended February 16, 2024
$60,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about February 11, 2022 afternoon, in the vicinity of Fordham Road and Garand Avenue, Bronx, NY Plaintiff was on his way to McDonalds when Officers Agusto, Rivera, John Does stopped, handcuffed and arrested him without him engaging in any illegal activity. Post the arrest, Plaintiff was transferred to the 52 precinct where he was searched and nothing illegal was found on him. After several hours, he was transported to the Bronx County Central Booking.
On or about February 12, 2022, Plaintiff was arraigned wherein he was charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substan...
Maldonado, Jose vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 817536/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 24, 2023, ended November 19, 2024
$28,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 21, 2019, Plaintiff was at work in a store when a woman asked Plaintiff to provide change for a bill, which Plaintiff obliged. The woman allegedly then sold a controlled substance to an undercover PO. The POs did not observe Plaintiff exchange a controlled substance with the woman or anyone else. Despite this, the POs approached Plaintiff while he was at work and arrested him without legal justification. The POs threw him on the ground, handcuffed him, kicked him, and punched him, causing cuts and bruises all over his body, before transporting him to the precinct and then Central Booking. The POs leveled false accusations against Plaintiff based on fabricated evidence, but the court ultimately dismi...
Jones, Storm vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 801989/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 8, 2022, ended June 9, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 16, 2019, plaintiff was approached by defendant several P.O.s, including defendants Rodriguez and Rivera. The P.O.s stopped and detained plaintiff using excessive force and without any justification. The P.O.s further arrested plaintiff and subjected him to a strip-search. All charges against plaintiff were terminated in his favour.
Mercado, Samuel et al. vs City of Ny et al.
Case # 814604/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 29, 2021
Complaint
Description: On January 24, 2018, at approximately 1:00 a.m., inside the residential premises of 1715 Longfellow Avenue, The Bronx, New York, Plaintiffs, Mr. SAMUEL MERCADO and Ms. MARIBEL RIVERA, were illegally stopped, searched, seized, arrested and detained by defendants, police officers, detectives, sergeants, lieutenants, inspectors or other supervisory officers, employed by the NYPD. Plaintiff, Mr. Samuel Mercado (“Mr. Mercado”), is a Black, African American, Hispanic or Latino male, and Plaintiff, Ms. Maribel Rivera (“Ms. Rivera”), is an African American, Black, Latina or Hispanic female. The defendants did not possess a judicially authorized warrant to arrest Plaintiffs and did not possess a lawfully obtained searc...
Tucker, Cory vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 814946/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 3, 2021, ended March 14, 2022
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 15, 2021, at approximately, 9:00 p.m., the Plaintiff, Cory Tucker was
lawfully in the vicinity of Marion Avenue and East 194th Street, County of Bronx, City and State of New York and doing nothing illegal, improper or acting suspicious in anyway, when the Defendants, NYPD Detectives Victor Defense (shield #1120), Daniel Rivera (Shield #7978), and Police Officers John Doe and John Roe (identities unknown), absent an arrest warrant, probable cause, reasonable suspicion, and based on fraud, perjury and misrepresentations approached Mr. Tucker for no reason and summarily stopped, searched and detained him in an aggressive and excessive manner. The Defendants knew or had reason to know that their actions la...
Tucker, Cory vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 803202/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 9, 2021, ended April 14, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 15, 2020, at 9:30 PM, Plaintiff Cory Tucker was near Marion Avenue and East 194th Street, Bronx, when he was approached and summarily stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained by Defendant Officers Kyle Flood, John Doe, John Roe, Detective Paul Zaino, and Detective Daniel Rivera. While in Defendant Officer's custody, Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and assault of his head, neck, back, body, and limbs. Plaintiff was incarcerated for over 24 hours prior to release, and was then required to make numerous court appearances before the charges were terminated.
Vasquez, Marco vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030630/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 21, 2020, ended October 8, 2021
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about July 13, 2019 at approximately 1:00 a.m. in the area of West Fordham Road and University Avenue Plaintiff was lawfully present when an unnamed PO arrived, approached, questioned, detained, and searched Plaintiff without legal justification. Plaintiff was ultimately arrested on the basis of false PO accusations. The officer and other POs (listed Defendants are Det. James R. Causa, Sgt. Vicente E. Perez, Undercover Officer 368, Det. Daniel Rivera, and John and James Doe) withheld their names and defaced a property receipt so their names could not be derived from it. Plaintiff's arrest was motivated by arrest quotas, and POs John and James Doe failed to intercede despite knowing the arrest was unlawful...
Francis, Glenford vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027178/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 10, 2020, ended April 18, 2022
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 2, 2018, at 3988 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY, Plaintiff was inside the store, when Defendants approached, stopped and questioned Plaintiff regarding illegal activity. Defendants falsely accused Plaintiff of criminal sale and unlawful possession of marijuana. Defendants illegally searched Plaintiff's person. Plaintiff was forcibly grabbed by his person, and Defendants violently contorted Plaintiff's arms behind his back to apply metal handcuffs. Plaintiff repeatedly requested that Defendants loosen the handcuffs, because they were causing him pain and discomfort due to their excessive tightness. Defendants ignored Plaintiff's pleas to loosen the handcuffs, resulting in injuries to Plaintiff's wrists, ...
Farrell, Akeem Alphaneus vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027740/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 18, 2019
Monegro, Leandra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024903/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 16, 2019, ended April 6, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 24, 2018, Plaintiff was inside 1715 Longfellow Ave in the Bronx, when Defendant Officers intentionally and falsely accused Plaintiff of having committed the crime of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Plaintiff was placed under arrest, without just cause, in an aggressive and excessive manner, including being grabbed, pushed, and shoved. Plaintiff was detained for more than 24 hours. All charges against Plaintiff were dismissed.
Pichardo, Merlin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 027628/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 9, 2019, ended July 9, 2025
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 24, 2018 at approximately 1:35 a.m. Plaintiff was a guest inside an apartment when Detective Daniel Rivera and POs John or Jane Doe 1-10 entered the apartment without presenting a valid search warrant or other legal justification. POs yelled at the occupants to get on the ground then placed handcuffs on Plaintiff in an excessively tight fashion. POs then illegally searched Plaintiff, discovering no contraband. However, POs falsely alleged to have found crack/cocaine and marijuana in the apartment. As a result, Plaintiff was falsely arrested and taken to the 42nd Precinct where he was searched again without results. Plaintiff was criminally processed and held for approximately 5 hours before being tra...
Boyd, Mark vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025217/2019E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 2, 2019, ended April 8, 2020
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 11, 2018, at approximately 11:00 p.m., Plaintiff was in the vicinity of 2640 Marion Avenue, Bronx, New York. Police officers, including Detective Derek Rivera, Police Officer Braulio Aponte, and unnamed officers approached Plaintiff without an arrest warrant, probable cause, or any legal justification. The officers stopped, searched, and seized Plaintiff, using excessive force in the process. Plaintiff was subjected to a strip search and maliciously prosecuted. After being detained for over 24 hours and facing multiple court appearances, the charges were eventually dismissed in Plaintiff favor.
Samuel, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 033178/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 29, 2018, ended April 5, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 17, 2017, Defendants Detective Paul Zaino, Police Officer Luilly Vargas, Detective Daniel Rivera, and Lieutenant David E. Camhi falsely claimed to have observed the Plaintiff in criminal possession of a controlled substance and ammunition. Their false statements were used to intentionally and maliciously prosecute or charge the Plaintiff. All charges were eventually dismissed. The Defendants’ actions caused several injuries to Plaintiff, including great humiliation and ridicule, an inability to handle necessary affairs and business, an inability to work, and damage to his character and reputation. In addition, the Plaintiff was forced to spend a large amount of money, incurred debt, and his credit was ...
Gonzalez Crespo, Edwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 028983/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 9, 2018, ended August 13, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 10, 2016, in the Bronx, Mr. Edwin Gonzales was forcibly arrested without a warrant by officers Daniel Rivera, Lisando Rivera, an undercover officer John/Jane Doe I, and John/Jane Doe II-IV. The excessive force used during the arrest caused Mr. Gonzales physical pain and mental distress, as the officers approached him with loaded firearms and other objects, creating a fear of imminent harm. Mr. Gonzales was held in custody for three days. The officers claimed Mr. Gonzales was involved in a drug transaction but provided false or incomplete information to the District Attorney’s office, leading to his wrongful prosecution.
Semiday, Luis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027480/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 30, 2017, ended January 28, 2025
$16,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about May 20, 2016, plaintiff was, without legal justification, warrant or probable cause, arrested by NYPD Detective Rivera, undercover officer John/Jane Doe I, and NYPD officers John/Jane Doe II and III. Detective Rivera claimed that undercover officer Doe had observed plaintiff engage in a drug transaction. This allegation was false. The arrest was conducted with excessive force, causing plaintiff severe physical pain and mental suffering, and handcuffs so tight were placed by Officer Doe on his wrists such that his wrists turned red and became swollen. He was confined for 61 hours until released and prosecuted based on the false statements of Detective Rivera and undercover officer Doe.
Rowell, Tarelle vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300183/2017,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 2, 2017, ended May 16, 2017
$75,000 Settlement
Rochester, Charles vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 251498/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, November 2, 2016
Pena, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 023414/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 20, 2016, ended January 19, 2017
$30,000 Settlement
Capellan, Dahiana vs Smyth, Michael, et al.
Case # 15CV09815,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 16, 2015, ended December 27, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcibly entered Plaintiff's apartment with guns drawn, tightly handcuffed her, and searched the premises. Although Plaintiff only rented one bedroom in the residence, officers allegedly found a gun in another resident's bedroom and arrested Plaintiff. She was taken to the 46th precinct and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, which was dismissed by a Grand Jury.
Cook, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301140/2015,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 25, 2015, ended August 18, 2015
$30,000 Settlement
Edwards, Thomas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06664,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 28, 2014, ended January 22, 2015
$10,001 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On about March 9, 2013 at 11:30 pm, the Plaintiff was at the cross section of East 168th Street and Tinton Avenue in the Bronx County, New York City. The Plaintiff was a pedestrian, committing no crime and not acting suspiciously, yet was approached, accosted, falsely arrested, and falsely imprisoned by Defendant Officers of The New York City Police Department. The Plaintiff was wrongfully incarcerated for 48 hours and charged with violation of New York State Penal Code Section 220.39. During his incarceration, Defendant Police Officer George Goulart misrepresented facts in the police reports. Defendants also misrepresented facts to the Bronx County District Attorney's Office, the Criminal Court of the City of ...
Robertson, Dale vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00184,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 14, 2014, ended August 14, 2015
Zero Disposition
Williams, Alvin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301130/2014,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 5, 2014, ended March 18, 2016
$3,500 Settlement
Lewis, Shawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06312,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 12, 2013, ended November 26, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On, June 19, 2012 at approximately 12:00am, plaintiff Shawn Lewis, was lawfully walking down 183rd Street in the County of Bronx, NY. Defendant officers Amado Batista, Detective Daniel Rivera and John Doe approached plaintiff Lewis, who was not engaged in any suspicious or illegal conduct, and, without legal justification, searched plaintiff. The search yielded no evidence of guns, drugs or contraband. Despite the absence of any evidence of wrongdoing, defendants applied excessively tight handcuffs to plaintiff and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to the 46th Precinct where he was held for several hours and was also taken to Rikers Island where he was held for several days pursuant tp false allegations by th...
Anthony, David vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302144/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 5, 2013, ended May 27, 2014
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 12, 2021, plaintiff was lawfully present on the third floor inside a premise when defendant NYPD officers Matthew Barlow and John Does approached the defendant, grabbed him, slammed him to the floor, twisted and pulled his arms and forcefully placed him in handcuffs without probable cause or reasonable grounds for the arrest. The plaintiff had to be taken to the hospital as a result of his injuries from the assault and battery. After being falsely arrested and imprisoned, the defendants then created an erroneous police report in an effort to cover up their actions and initiate a prosecution against the plaintiff in bad faith.
Gonzalez, Jose vs City of New York, et La.
Case # 260336/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 14, 2012, ended April 29, 2013
$40,000 Settlement
Douglas v. The City Of New York , et al
Case # 14CV08377,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint