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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $86,500 total settlements.
Alexander, Darryl vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV05889,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, November 2, 2016, ended November 8, 2018
$55,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2015, Plaintiff was handcuffed and inadequately secured inside an NYPD van occupied by defendant NYPD officers Michael Robertson and Mitchell Epstein. The defendant officer operating the van drove over a bump at an excess speed, causing Plaintiff to bounce off his seat and strike his head on the roof of the vehicle. Plaintiff then fell partially off his seat and to his side, wrenching his right shoulder and injuring his head, neck, back, arm, and shoulder. Plaintiff screamed in pain but the defendant officers did not attempt to better situate or secure Plaintiff, or attempt to attend to his medical needs. NYPD Sgt. Dani Gallagher learned of Plaintiff’s injuries but ordered his continued transport to...
Sommerville, Wesley vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV01988,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 25, 2016, ended September 17, 2018
$31,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was assaulted by his coworkers and called 911. Defendant officer Green arrested Plaintiff even though he was the victim.
Bell, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505112/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 28, 2015
John, Vanessa vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 505107/2015,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 28, 2015