Settling for Misconduct
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Case 13-CV-6139

$60,000

EXCESSIVE FORCE/SERIOUS

Excessive force Physical force Taser Other charges filed Hospitalized

Plaintiff: Gerardo Renteria

Incident date: 09/14/2011

Location: 4729 S. Richmond St.

Allegations:

Renteria and Mahilda and Francisco Velazquez were operating a food truck when Officers Vucko, Rinella and Salazar entered the food truck and threw Renteria and Mahilda around the truck and onto the ground. Vucko also repeatedly tased Renteria. The three were arrested and taken to a police station, where Renteria and Mahilda were charged with felony offenses. Renteria had to be taken to a hospital. They were later found not guilty of the charges.

Additional plaintiffs:
  • Mehilda Velasquez
  • Francisco Velasquez

RICHARD RINELLA

POLICE OFFICER

461929576
$60,000 total payments

JOAQUIN SALAZAR

POLICE OFFICER

700728089
$159,990 total payments

JASON VUCKO

LIEUTENANT OF POLICE

130621381
$105,500 total payments