Ortiz v. Hasper et al

Summary

Plaintiff was evading a police dept. motor vehicle as he was driving under the influence of alcohol and marijuana. Plaintiff crashed into an unmarked police officer vehicle. At that moment many police officers were surrounding the vehicle asking the plaintiff to get out of the car. Defendant officer Harper then approached the vehicle and while officers were ordering plaintiff to get out the car, he pulled out his weapon and shot the plaintiff severely injuring him.

Plaintiff Attorney

Alan D. Levine Law Offices of Alan D. Levine 80-02 Kew Gardens Road Suite 302 Kew Gardens, NY 11415

Named Officers

• James E. Hasper
• John Gergis, 69th Precinct
• Michael Espinosa, Gang Unit Brooklyn South
• Jason Filoramo, Gang Unit Brooklyn South

Force Detail

• Guns/Shooting
• Hospitalization

Types of Allegation

• Abuse of Authority
• Excessive Force

False Criminal Charges Outcome

• Unknown

False Criminal Charges Type

• Public Safety
• Alcohol
• Vehicle Related

Charges Against Plaintiff

• 270.25 Unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree
• 1192(ALL) Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under Influence of Alcohol or Drugs
• 5 Other Traffic Violation

Documents

• Complaint