Named in 7 known lawsuits, $129,500 total settlements.
Casiano, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 159489/2022,
Supreme Court - New York, December 7, 2022
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 New York, et al.
Case # 806426/2021E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 12, 2021
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
Complaint
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
Complaint,
Amended 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
