Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $209,501 total settlements.
Balsam, Max vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 501874/2016,
Supreme Court - Kings, February 18, 2016, ended January 14, 2019
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 13, 2015, plaintiff exited a convenience store when defendant police officers without justifiable reason grabbed plaintiff's arm and pushed him up against the wall. They arrested and handcuffed plaintiff without probable cause. Plaintiff continued to be restrained in handcuffs that were tight and causing plaintiff pain and anxiety.
Ruiz, Nestor, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04915,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 25, 2015, ended September 27, 2016
$27,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers executed a search warrant at an apartment where Plaintiffs were lawful guests. Although none of them were the subject of a warrant, Officer used excessive force and arrested them, took them to the 70th Precinct, and charged them with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. All charges were eventually dismissed against all plaintiffs.
Park, Chun Suk, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01524,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 22, 2013, ended October 3, 2013
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 9, 2012 plaintiff Young Ja Lee and Chun Suk Park were lawfully within their home asleep when NYPD officers dressed in riot gear, forcibly entered the home under the guise of an alleged search warrant. Despite the plaintiffs requests to see a search warrant, defendants refused to do so. The defendants screamed at plaintiffs and pointed guns in their face. The defendants then handcuffed plaintiffs while police ransacked their home leaving it in complete disarray. The officers recovered a small amount of cocaine zipped inside of non-party Christopher Lee's backpack. Mr. Lee informed the officers that the plaintiff's who are his grandmother and mother did not know about or possess the drugs. The officer...
Rogers v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01121,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,001 Settlement
id-2290, Rogers v. City of New York et al, 12 CV 01121 MKB RER order.pdf,
id-2290, Rogers v. City of New York et al, 12 CV 01121 MKB RER.pdf
Clay et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV01633,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$55,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
A.C. et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 10CV08438,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$22,500 Settlement
Order