Named in 2 known lawsuits, $13,145 total settlements.
Bates, Christopher vs City of New York
Case # 20CV07336,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 6, 2020, ended December 17, 2021
$10,645 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 24, 2019, Plaintiff called the police to his shared apartment in response to his housemates breaking open the door to his bedroom. When the police arrived, one of the housemates told the police they needed to arrest plaintiff for stealing food and dishes from them. Police Officers Rolando Mella (Shield 16037) and Alex Tegan (Shield 09383) pushed Plaintiff to the ground and arrested him. Plaintiff was eventually released from the precinct without charges.
Feliz, Robinson vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06305,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 18, 2019, ended May 15, 2023
$2,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 15, 2018, plaintiff Feliz was lawfully operating a motor vehicle. Defendant NYPD Officers, including Tegan, Rodriguez, and Grove ("Defendants"), unlawfully stopped plaintiff without probably cause or suspicion to do so. Defendants falsely alleged that Feliz drove through a red stoplight, and demanded his documentation. Defendants then falsely informed Feliz that his license was suspended. Feliz denied this, requesting permission to provide documentary proof of the validity of his license, which defendants refused. Defendants then arrested Feliz, conducted an illegal search of plaintiff's person and vehicle, and used excessive physical force in restraining plaintiff. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed, and ...