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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $70,000 total settlements.
Guerrero, Edgar vs De La Cruz, Engels, et al.
Case # 150151/2023,
Supreme Court - New York
$30,000 Settlement
Van Houtven, Romana vs Detective Adams, Paul, et al.
Case # 13CV01964,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 14, 2013, ended June 12, 2015
Zero Disposition
Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 07CV04129,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$40,000 Settlement
Complaints and Stipulation