John M. Rajan

Badge #1569, Asian Male, 52

Sergeant at Counterterrorism Lower Manhattan Security Initiative

Also served in: 115th Precinct, Patrol Borough Manhattan South AC, Patrol Borough Manhattan South

Service started October 1990, made $162,000 last year, active

Substantiated Allegations:
Force: Gun pointed
Abuse of Authority: Frisk (5)
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search (3)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop (2)

Discipline Cases:

Case: 2015-14482

Closed: 6/29/2016

Trial Decision 11/15/2015

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Articles

Ex-NYPD cop sues city for $125M after alleged assault by fellow officer, cover-up by bosses, New York Daily News, 25 October 2014
Playmate suing NYPD for 'shoving her face into pavement' after cabbie believes she's an armed vampire, Daily Mail, 11 February 2012

Complaints

72 Allegations

13 Substantiated

22 Complaints

1 Substantiated (Instructions)

9 Substantiated (Charges)

3 Substantiated (Command Discipline A)

3 Alleged Victim Unavailable

1 Alleged Victim Uncooperative

7 Complainant Uncooperative

1 Complaint Withdrawn

20 Exonerated

4 Unfounded

23 Unsubstantiated

November 2020 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Force: Gun pointed
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)

NYPD Conclusion:	APU - Decision Pending

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December 2019 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Action
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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April 2017 Complaint

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Hispanic Female, 21
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative

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February 2017 Complaint

Allegation:	Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 15
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Unavailable

additional details

January 2017 Complaint

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone
Complainant:	Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative

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June 2015 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant:	Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Black Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

APU Case Status:	Closed: Resolved by plea
APU Plea Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 10 days
NYPD Conclusion:	APU Guilty
Penalty:	Forfeit vacation 10 days

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March 2015 Complaint

Allegation:	Offensive Language: Ethnicity
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 65
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 65
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Action
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 65
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 65
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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June 2014 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Complainant Uncooperative

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August 2009 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Black Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

additional details

May 2009 Complaint

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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July 2008 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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July 2008 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Property damaged
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 28
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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May 2008 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Black Male, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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March 2008 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant:	Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Instructions)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property
Complainant:	Black Female, 25
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

NYPD Conclusion:	Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty:	Vacation days: 8

additional details

March 2008 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 23
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)

NYPD Conclusion:	Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty:	Vacation days: 8

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February 2008 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Stop
Complainant:	Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion:	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant:	Black Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Black Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Black Female, 41
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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November 2007 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment
Complainant:	Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion:	Unfounded
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 34
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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July 2007 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk
Complainant:	Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search
Complainant:	Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Substantiated (Charges)
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons
Complainant:	Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Black Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

NYPD Conclusion:	Command Discipline - B

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May 2006 Complaint

Allegation:	Force: Physical force
Complainant:	Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Force: Gun pointed
Complainant:	Black Female, 35
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

additional details

June 2005 Complaint

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 22
CCRB Conclusion:	Unsubstantiated

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July 2002 Complaint

Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated
Allegation:	Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search
Complainant:	Hispanic Male, 18
CCRB Conclusion:	Exonerated

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Complaint

Allegation:	Discourtesy: Word
Complainant:	White Male
CCRB Conclusion:	Complaint Withdrawn

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November 2020 Complaint
Allegation		CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk		Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged		Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search		Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop		Substantiated (Command Discipline A)
Discourtesy: Action		Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word		Exonerated
Force: Gun pointed		Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion:		APU - Decision Pending
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December 2019 Complaint
Allegation		CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Interference with recording		Exonerated
Discourtesy: Action		Exonerated
Force: Physical force		Exonerated
Force: Physical force		Exonerated
Force: Physical force		Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force		Unsubstantiated
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April 2017 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	Hispanic Female, 23	Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Female, 23	Alleged Victim Uncooperative
Discourtesy: Word	Hispanic Female, 21	Complainant Uncooperative
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February 2017 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)	Hispanic Male, 15	Alleged Victim Unavailable
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January 2017 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Demeanor/tone	Male, 24	Complainant Uncooperative
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June 2015 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Black Male, 28	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)	Black Male, 28	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Black Male, 28	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Black Male, 28	Exonerated
APU Case Status:		Closed: Resolved by plea
APU Plea Penalty:		Forfeit vacation 10 days
NYPD Conclusion:		APU Guilty
Penalty:		Forfeit vacation 10 days
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March 2015 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Ethnicity	Hispanic Male, 65	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)	Hispanic Male, 65	Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Action	Hispanic Male, 65	Unsubstantiated
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 65	Unsubstantiated
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June 2014 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Hispanic Male, 24	Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Hispanic Male, 24	Complainant Uncooperative
Force: Physical force	Hispanic Male, 24	Complainant Uncooperative
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)	Hispanic Male, 24	Complainant Uncooperative
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August 2009 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Black Male, 32	Exonerated
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May 2009 Complaint
Allegation		CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force		Exonerated
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July 2008 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Hispanic Male, 25	Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Hispanic Male, 25	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Hispanic Male, 25	Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)	Hispanic Male, 25	Unsubstantiated
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July 2008 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Property damaged	Hispanic Male, 28	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Hispanic Male, 28	Exonerated
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May 2008 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Black Male, 25	Exonerated
Discourtesy: Word	Black Male, 25	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Black Male, 25	Exonerated
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March 2008 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Black Female, 25	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Question	Black Female, 25	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Black Female, 25	Substantiated (Instructions)
Abuse of Authority: Seizure of property	Black Female, 25	Exonerated
NYPD Conclusion:		Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty:		Vacation days: 8
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March 2008 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Hispanic Male, 23	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property	Hispanic Male, 23	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Hispanic Male, 23	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Search (of person)	Hispanic Male, 23	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)	Hispanic Male, 23	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Hispanic Male, 23	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Hispanic Male, 23	Substantiated (Charges)
NYPD Conclusion:		Plead Guilty - DCT
Penalty:		Vacation days: 8
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February 2008 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Male, 22	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Stop	Male, 22	Alleged Victim Unavailable
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest	Black Female, 41	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Black Female, 41	Unsubstantiated
Discourtesy: Word	Black Female, 41	Unsubstantiated
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November 2007 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to obtain medical treatment	Black Male, 34	Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Black Male, 34	Exonerated
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July 2007 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Frisk	Black Male, 24	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle search	Black Male, 24	Substantiated (Charges)
Abuse of Authority: Threat of summons	Black Male, 24	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Black Male, 24	Unsubstantiated
NYPD Conclusion:		Command Discipline - B
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May 2006 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Force: Physical force	Black Female, 35	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Black Female, 35	Unsubstantiated
Force: Gun pointed	Black Female, 35	Exonerated
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June 2005 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	Hispanic Male, 22	Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop	Hispanic Male, 22	Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name/shield number	Hispanic Male, 22	Unsubstantiated
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July 2002 Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Premises entered and/or searched		Exonerated
Abuse of Authority: Frisk and/or search	Hispanic Male, 18	Exonerated
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Complaint
Allegation	Complainant	CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word	White Male	Complaint Withdrawn
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Conclusion Meanings:

'Exonerated': Also referred to as 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.

'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.

'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.

'Unsubstantiated': 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.

Discipline

Case: 2015-14482

Closed: 6/29/2016

Case Details:

Guilty: While on-duty, threatened a person known to the Department with the use of force without sufficient legal authority.
Guilty: While on-duty, frisked a person known to the Department without sufficient legal authority.
Guilty: While on-duty, searched a vehicle without sufficient legal authority.

Penalty: Vacation days (10 days)

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits.

Trujillo v. The City Of New York
Case # 14CV08501, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2014
Pending
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a Sergeant within the NYPD for 22 years. Plaintiff claims that Inspector Danberry falsely accused Plaintiff of failing to follow protocols and when Plaintiff complained, Danberry charged Plaintiff with meritless departmental charges. As retaliation for defendant's complaints and being found not guilty on the charges, Plaintiff was transferred to the 13th Precinct. Plaintiff was subjected to more retaliatory transfers. Plaintiff claims Sgt. Rajan was racist and discriminatory towards Hispanics/Latinos. All NYPD supervisors and other defendants repeatedly ignored Plaintiff's complaints. On two occasions, Sgt. Rajan physically attacked Plaintiff. Plaintiff is suing the NYPD and officers for their...

Ruppaner, Sven vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 701852/2020, Supreme Court - Queens, February 7, 2020