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 8 known lawsuits, $685,000 total settlements.
Annan, Ibrahim vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02339,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 22, 2016, ended July 7, 2017
$460,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: After arresting a couple individuals across the block for marijuana possession, Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff while he was sitting in his car in a driveway and asked him to exit the vehicle. Plaintiff refused and officers claimed he lit a Lysol can in their direction so they broke his windows with a baton and assaulted him. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital in an ambulance and charged with Assault in the Third Degree, among other things, which was later dismissed.
Lewis, Deandre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV01511,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 25, 2015, ended January 12, 2016
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking home when an unmarked van stopped adjacent to him, and some of the defendants, who were in plain clothes and did not identify themselves as police officers, exited the van and yelled at Plaintiff. Afraid and unaware that the defendants were police officers, Mr. Lewis backed away and attempted to run home. Defendant Officers grabbed Plaintiff, assaulted him, took him to the 120th Precinct, and strip-searched him. Plaintiff was charged with resisting arrest and disorderly conduct which were ACD'd. Plaintiff was denied his request for medical attention.
Johnson, Paul vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07404,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 19, 2014, ended February 18, 2015
$9,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On March 29, 2013 Plaintiff was lawfully present in Staten Island when without just cause Defendant Officers Cammarta, Howard, Raso, Centner, John Doe 1-10, and Sgt's Campolo, and Heapes, accosted and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Defendants then misrepresented facts and filed false charges in an effort to cover up their misconduct. The matter was eventually dismissed.
Wheeler, Devante vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04595,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 23, 2013, ended April 20, 2014
$56,000 Settlement
Complaint
Pfleging, Cody vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV03742,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, July 23, 2013, ended October 10, 2014
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On April 8, 2012, Plaintiff Cody Pfleging alleges he was subjected to excessive force by officers Dominick Raso, Frank Lupo, and Joseph Centner when the same beat him causing him injuries requiring him to be brought to Staten Island university hospital. Plaintiff alleges excessive force, failure to intervene, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Lenning v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03873,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint
McAuliffe v. The City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01796,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$30,000 Settlement
First Amended Complaint
Duggan et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV01539,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint