Named in 7 known lawsuits, $164,500 total settlements.
Casiano, Anthony vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 159489/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, December 7, 2022
Complaint
Description: On November 18, 2018, at approximately 8:00 a.m. the Plaintiff, Anthony Casiano was taking a shower in the apartment he shared with his fiancé at 1854 Loring Place, Bronx, New Yrok, when NYPD Detective Reginald Smith (shield #2537) and other officers entered the bathroom without permission and authority and apprehended Mr. Casiano, grabbing him from the shower and slamming him to the bathroom floor. He was hit repeatedly in the left ribs and thighs with a nightstick. Defendant officers, including defendant Detective Smith, also pointed their guns at Mr. Casiano and he was naked when he was removed from the bathroom. Mr. Casiano did not resist arrest and he was handcuffed and shackled at the feet, waist and wris...
Whitfield, Grecia as Admin of The Estate of Whitfield, Lashaun, et al. vs Ortiz, Javish, et al.
Case # 812569/2022E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, September 1, 2022
Complaint
Description: On August 28, 2020, Demetry Aristud was shot in the shoulder and his friend, Anthony, was murdered. On August 27, 2021, Demetry Aristud was murdered. Both shootings were gang-related and are related. On the same date, Defendant Javish Ortiz appeared at Lincoln Hospital. Plaintiff Rosario’s and Demetry Aristud’s cousin, Patricia Carillo and Demetry Aristud’s sister, was also present at Lincoln Hospital and Defendant Ortiz offered his condolences. On August 28, 2021, Ortiz reached out by telephone to speak to Demetry Aristud’s mother, Betty Aristud, and sent his condolences. Betty Aristud then asked Defendant Ortiz for police presence and protection at the funeral of Demetry Aristud. Defendant Ortiz said that h...
Touray, Mohammadou vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 806426/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 12, 2021, ended August 27, 2025
$35,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about January 4, 2021, at Plaintiff's home, he was handcuffed and arrested by Defendants including Detective Javish Ortiz. No time had Plaintiff been involved in any unlawful or illegal activity or did Plaintiff possess or exercise any custody and control over a firearm. Prior to being arrested, Plaintiff was the victim of a shooting wherein he was shot in the left ankle. As a result of being shot, Plaintiff's left leg was casted and he required the use of crutches to walk. When Plaintiff was arrested he was handcuffed to his crutches. On or about January 5, 2021, Plaintiff was released from custody after the Office of the Bronx County District Attorney declined to prosecute the arrest.
Gilliard, Frank vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04665,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 29, 2015, ended October 14, 2016
$2,000 Settlement
Mack, Ronald vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03621,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 2, 2014, ended August 6, 2015
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 20, 2011, Plaintiff was stopped, searched and arrested by Defendant Officers including Defendant John Dillon. After being transported, Plaintiff was strip searched and was imprisoned for five days until he could post bond. Defendant Officer Javish Ortiz falsely prepared a complaint against Plaintiff, while Defendant Officers Ortiz and Noel Melendez swore false affidavits. When Plaintiff appeared on May 26, 2011, all charges were dismissed.
Abdul-Majid, Nisaa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV07441,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 25, 2013, ended April 25, 2014
$37,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On March 4, 2011, defendants PO Noel Melendez, Edward Washa, Javish Ortiz, Steven Colon, and Jane Doe detained and searched Plaintiff, who was lawfully present on the street. The search yielded no evidence of any guns, drugs, or contraband. Defendant officers then arrested Plaintiff and transported her to the local precinct (exact location unknown, but likely 40th Precinct). At the precinct, defendant officers improperly strip searched Plaintiff, which again yielded no evidence of illegal activity. Plaintiff was and held Plaintiff for hours at the precinct before being transferred to Central Booking, where she was held for another several days until arraignment. Plaintiff was arranged on a criminal complaint co...
Lozada, Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303179/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 5, 2013, ended June 20, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
