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 4 known lawsuits, $1,040,000 total settlements.
Anderson, Andrea vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 524267/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 14, 2021, ended September 19, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 6, 2017, Plaintiff Andrea Anderson was exiting a courtroom in Family Court in Brooklyn when she was stopped by four police officers, including POM Luis Lopez and Sergeant Fitz Vigilance. Anderson was arrested for allegedly violating an Order of Protection by sending a "friend request" to her niece on Instagram, which was later changed to Facebook. Anderson denied the allegations and offered proof, which was refused. Anderson was taken to the 71st Precinct, where she was unlawfully searched, detained, and denied medical assistance despite suffering from extreme dehydration, headaches, and chest pains. After three hours into her detainment at Central Booking, the medical team informed her tha...
Camille, Arlena vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522158/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 17, 2020
Complaint
Description: On or about August 31st, 2019, Plaintiff was subjected to physical and psychological abuse by PO "John Doe" at the 71st Precinct. After being transported to Central Booking in the King's County Criminal Courthouse on or about September 1st, 2019, Plaintiff was further verbally and physically abused while in the custody of Central Booking Attendant "Jane Doe". Plaintiff was violently pushed to the floor of the holding cell by Attendant "Jane Doe", causing harm to Plaintiff's back and hip. When Plaintiff asked for medical injuries, her pleas were ignored by present officers including Attendant "Jane Doe."
Castillo, Carolina vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 510814/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 6, 2018, ended October 12, 2022
$25,000 Settlement
Iftikhar, Virk vs Lopez, Louis, et al.
Case # 000975/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 28, 2014, ended June 13, 2017
$1,000,000 Settlement
