Allegations:
Takada and Delaney Epps were at their business when Officers Flores, Iglesisas, Rios, Escoberto, Perez and Blanco pulled into the parking lot wearing Halloween costumes. When Delaney Epps asked the officers to leave, one or more of the officers screamed at Takada Epps, demanding to be let inside. One of the officers picked up a sledgehammer, approached Takada Epps and threatened her. Without cause or warrant, the officers arrested the plaintiffs and searched their business. When one of the officers forcefully grabbed Takada Epps, she explained that she was recovering from a recent surgery. The officer threw Takada Epps toward his car and shoved her into the backseat. The charges against both plaintiffs were ultimately dismissed.