Named in 10 known lawsuits, $138,501 total settlements.
Echevarria, Maria, et Al vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 803511/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 10, 2022
Complaint
Description: On May 22, 2020, in the vicinity of building at 3212 Seymour Avenue, within the County of Bronx, City and State of New York, Plaintiff Wright was illegally approached, stopped, seized and detained by the Defendants. Without any investigation into criminal activity, the Defendants accused Plaintiff Wright of a criminal offense and illegally searched Plaintiff Wright. Defendants then proceeded to violently contort Plaintiff Wright's arms behind his back so that they could apply metal handcuffs disregarding Plaintiff's complaints that the cuffs were placed on too tightly causing him significant discomfort and pain. Defendants then placed Plaintiff Mr. Wright in a police vehicle and transported him to his residence...
Tolentino, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029967/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, December 17, 2020, ended December 23, 2021
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 30, 2017, plaintiff was arrested at the 47th Precinct, Bronx, NY, for possession of a controlled substance and also with intent to sell. His mother’s house was searched on August 22, 2017 and NYPD officers claim to have found drugs in a closet. NYPD officers left a message with plaintiff’s mother to contact them. When plaintiff arrived at the precinct, he was arrested. Plaintiff denied the charges. He had no knowledge of any drugs at his mother’s house, was not present at the time of the search, was not living with his mother, and had not visited the apartment for nearly 6 weeks prior to the search. At arraignment, bail was set. Plaintiff was incarcerated for 4 days. Plaintiff attended multiple court ...
Gonzalez, Nelly, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031358/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 4, 2018, ended April 6, 2020
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 17, 2018, PO Skender and two unknown POs approached Plaintiffs 1 and 2 and—without probable cause or legal justification—stopped, frisked, searched, detained, assaulted, battered, and grabbed her in an aggressive manner. The POs then strip-searched Plaintiffs. After their arrest, Plaintiffs were falsely and maliciously prosecuted for crimes they did not commit. They were incarcerated for more than 24 hours, suffering physical and emotional pain, and were required to make numerous court appearances until the charges against them were terminated favorably.
Naraine, Tyrone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 026541/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 4, 2018, ended September 21, 2020
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 9, 2017, plaintiff was lawfully present in the street, when defendant POs, without reasonable suspicion or probable cause, stopped, questioned, frisked and arrested him. At no point did plaintiff commit a crime or did defendant POs have an objective reason to believe that plaintiff committed a crime. Plaintiff was then transported to the precinct where he was subjected to a strip search. At Central Booking, defendant POs provided the District Attorney's Office with false, misleading and/or incomplete information that plaintiff possessed a controlled substance. The District Attorney, however, declined to prosecute plaintiff and plaintiff was released from custody.
Murray, Nicole vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030884/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 6, 2018
Complaint,
Summons/Complaint
Description: On September 15, 2016, plaintiff was approached by Defendant officers and stopped, strip searched, touched, grabbed, pushed, handcuffed, assaulted, battered, and detained her in an aggressive and excessive manner, without cause or a warrant.
Rogers, Simone vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 029244/2017E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 17, 2017, ended January 28, 2025
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 7, 2016, at around 5PM, the defendant officers wrongfully handcuffed the plaintiff in an excessive manner, causing her physical pain and mental suffering. They did not have a warrant. They took plaintiff to a police station where she was held in custody for approximately 26 hours until she was released. Plaintiff was deprived of her liberty and suffered mentally due to the unjust criminal prosecution.
Delesline, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV02085,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 23, 2017, ended February 9, 2018
$13,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: 1st Incident: Defendant Officer Skender arrested Plaintiff without caused and transported him to the 47th Precinct for processing. Plaintiff was arraigned two days later on Criminal Possession of a Weapon, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Ammunition, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana charges. These charges were dismissed in May 2016.2nd Incident: On 12/16/2015 at 3pm, Defendant Officer Sagardia arrested Plaintiff without cause on the street in front of 1058 East 228th Street in the Bronx. Plaintiff was transferred to the 47th Precinct. A day later, Plaintiff was arraigned on Grand Larceny, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property, and Petit Larceny charges. These charges were dismissed in July 2...
Yoda, Zybaida, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301423/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 20, 2016
Arriola, Brandon, et al. By Fng Arriola, Claudio vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 021515/2016E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 14, 2016
Arriola et al v. Florio et al
Case # 18CV00294,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers entered Plaintiff's residence by breaking down door and gunpoint, handcuffed Plaintiff and others and searched the apartment without exhibiting a warrant. When Defendant Officers did not find what they were looking for, they took off the handcuffs and left.