Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $5,000 total settlements.
Bhatty, Surinder vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 520625/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 2, 2024, ended February 4, 2026
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 6, 2023, Plaintiff, Surinder Bhatty was illegally targeted by Defendant, Louis Vannucci. Plaintiff was lawfully driving when he was illegally pulled over by Defendant who had no probable cause or reasonable suspicion to do so and Plaintiff exhibited no indicia or criminal or illegal behavior. Plaintiff stepped out of the vehicle and provided the requested documents when Defendants approached, grabbed, searched, seized, assaulted, battered and arrested by Defendants including Vannucci and John/Jane Doe. Defendants violently contorted Plaintiff's arms behind his back to which they affixed metal handcuffs in an excessively tight fashion which caused Plaintiff's hands and wrists to become swollen and b...
De La Cruz, Justin vs The City of Ny, et al.
Case # 512567/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 6, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about February 2, 2023, Plaintiff Justin De La Cruz was involved in an incident at 305 80th Street, Brooklyn, NY, following a 911 call about a landlord-tenant dispute. The responding NYPD officers, including Daniel Wynne, Justin Garcia, Pedro Lopez, and Aaliyah Card, escalated the situation, even though no criminal matter was involved. Officer Wynne falsely broadcasted that Plaintiff was armed and involved in a murder, leading to the officers using excessive force. Plaintiff was physically restrained, assaulted, and his pre-existing shoulder injury was aggravated, resulting in a dislocation that required surgery. Despite knowing Plaintiff was unarmed, the officers detained him and ignored his pleas for me...
