Cordero v. City of New York et al

Summary

Plaintiff was working at a bodega when defendant officers entered, ordered him outside, and arrested him. Plaintiff was taken to the 83rd Precinct, strip-searched, and charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance, which was later dismissed.

Plaintiff Attorney

Baree N Fett Harvis & Fett LLP 305 Broadway 14th floor New York, NY 10007 212-323-6880 Fax: 212-323-6881 Email: [email protected]

Named Officers

• Marco I. Artale
• John P. Essig, 075 Detective Squad
• Hugo Hugasian, 83rd Precinct
• Christopher Moran, 83rd Precinct
• Raul M. Narea, 83rd Precinct
• Paul G. Palminteri, 83rd Precinct
• Lynette Reyes, 83rd Precinct
• Peter A. Rubin, 81st Precinct

Force Detail

• Tight Handcuffs

Types of Allegation

• Denial of a Fair Trial
• Failure to Intervene
• False Arrest/False Imprisonment
• Malicious Prosecution
• Municipal Liability
• Unlawful Strip Search
• Unlawful Stop/Search

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Dismissed and/or Sealed

False Criminal Charges Type

• Drugs Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 220.31(34, 39, 41, 43) Criminal sale of a controlled substance- any degree

Documents

• First Amended Complaint