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.
'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 4 known lawsuits, $70,000 total settlements.
Isaac, Nathaniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV04729,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2016, ended April 6, 2020
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers unlawfully entered Plaintiff's home and arrested him. Plaintiff was charged with Burglary in the Third Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, and Criminal Trespass in the Third Degree. Plaintiff was convicted on all counts but the conviction was overturned and dismissed by the Appellate Division.
Williams, Annette, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00565,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 10, 2014, ended November 14, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 12, 2013, Plaintiffs were walking near their home, when two police officers, Lisaura Skladel and Sergeant Kevin Shanahan, stopped and questioned them on the street. The officers asked Plaintiffs where they were coming from and Plaintiffs responded that they were coming from their house. The police officers asserted that Plaintiffs were “freaking lying” and kept questioning and yelling at them. The POs began to search Plaintiffs on the street. One Plaintiff’s wig was taken off and searched in public view. Plaintiffs were handcuffed, also in public view, and humiliated. Plaintiffs were taken to the precinct where they were finger-printed, searched again, and held for approximately two hours. Plaintiffs w...
Smith, Taiquan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 700464/2014,
Supreme Court - Queens, February 7, 2014, ended January 8, 2015
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 26, 2013, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the street when Defendant NYPD PO Lisaura Skladel and Defendant NYPD Lieutenant 'John' Zuber maliciously and intentionally assaulted and battered Plaintiff by pushing him into a wall, striking his waist with a knee, punching and dragging him along the ground. Plaintiff was severely injured as a result of the assault. The law enforcement officers then falsely arrested Plaintiff and charged him with a violation, misdemeanor, or felony, and confined him for several hours.
Mia, Hash and Shahrin, Mahuba vs New York City Housing Authority, et al.
Case # 018622/2010,
Supreme Court - Queens, August 25, 2010, ended June 27, 2013
$10,000 Settlement