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.
'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': 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 10 known lawsuits, $168,501 total settlements.
Davis, Ryan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03756,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 13, 2017, ended February 22, 2018
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle when he was pulled over by the defendants. He was ordered out of his vehicle before he could reach for his registration and insurance, two items demanded by the defendants. As the plaintiff and his car was searched, more detectives arrived to the scene. Plaintiff was taken to the 120th precinct where he was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia on person, but these charges were dropped.
Rodman, Joseph vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04042,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 20, 2015, ended August 11, 2016
$13,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was driving his vehicle when he was pulled over by plainclothes defendant Officer Moyer. Plaintiff was tightly handcuffed, arrested and detained in an unmarked van. Another officer threw the Plaintiff on the floor of the van and drove recklessly while defendant officer Moyer failed to intervene. The Plaintiff also requested his medication, which the defendant officer refused. After five hours, the plaintiff was escorted to the 120th precinct.
Nieves, Betsey, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07297,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 23, 2015, ended February 10, 2017
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officer Fahmy approached the Plaintiffs on the street and arrested both plaintiffs. Plaintiffs were detained for 24 hours after the arrests. All charges brought against the plaintiffs were dismissed.
Orlando, Vincent, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05331,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 19, 2014, ended March 24, 2015
$40,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Stipulation
Description: Both plaintiffs were in a vehicle owned by Plaintiff 1 when they were stopped by an unmarked car. Four plainclothes defendant officers approached plaintiff's 1 vehicle and searched both plaintiffs. They tightly handcuffed and detained plaintiffs in a van driven by defendant officers Banghart and Sposito. According to the complaint, the plaintiffs were taken to either 121st or 123rd Precinct. They were brought on unspecified charges, which were later dismissed.
Ragbeer, Teffick vs City of New York
Case # 150621/2014,
Supreme Court - Richmond, July 31, 2014, ended October 7, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Williams v. City of New York
Case # 12CV05153,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2012
$14,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Dupigny v. the City of New York
Case # 12CV01367,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2012
$5,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Complaint
Jones et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04107,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2011
$31,001 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Stewart v. City of New York
Case # 025758-2011,
Supreme Court - Kings, 2011
Meadows v. City of New York
Case # 09CV02644,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2009
$15,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint