Carlos M. Viera

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $62,500 total settlements.

David, Marvin vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 159175/2017, Supreme Court - New York, January 16, 2018, ended June 22, 2026
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 15, 2014, Plaintiff was on the phone with his girlfriend inside of his residence when Defendants stopped, questioned, and frisked Plaintiff without any legal basis. The Defendants accused Plaintiff of trespassing without any basis. Plaintiff was falsely arrested even though he was a lawful resident of the building. As a result, Plaintiff was caused physical, psychological, and emotional trauma.

Calderon, Damien vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158516/2015, Supreme Court - New York, August 27, 2015, ended February 16, 2016
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 8, 2013, Plaintiff was entering his friend's apartment building when Defendant Police Officers Nakia Goodman, Steven Troise, and George Strysko intimidatingly and unlawfully stopped, searched, detained, falsely arrested, and falsely imprisoned him. Plaintiff was taken to the PSA 5 Precinct, placed in a filthy holding cell, and maliciously prosecuted as supervisory Defendant Sergeants Jorge Ortiz and Carlos Viera both approved the arrest and Defendant Police Officers provided false information to the DA. Plaintiff was held in custody for approximately 24 hours. As a result, Plaintiff suffered emotional and psychological injuries.

Gonzalez v. The City of New York
Case # 08CV02699, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$35,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint