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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $77,500 total settlements.
Garcia, Courtney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06645,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 22, 2014, ended September 18, 2015
$65,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 1, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m., plaintiff was lawfully riding his bicycle in Queens, New York, when he was suddenly approached head-on by a police car. To avoid collision, plaintiff swerved onto the sidewalk, only to be blocked by two more police cars. Defendant officers, including Vila and Srour, rushed toward him with guns drawn, forced him to the ground, and demanded to know "Where is the gun?" and "Why are you running?". Despite plaintiff's compliance, the officers kicked him and hit him with their gun butts. They then took him to the 103rd Precinct station house, where he was bleeding from his face and eye. Defendant Vila issued plaintiff a Desk Appearance Ticket for marijuana possession, w...
Jack, Chad vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 706013/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, March 5, 2014, ended July 1, 2014
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about October 15, 2013, Defendant police officers were looking for the Plaintiff's nephew pursuant to a police investigation. The officers set up police tape outside Plaintiff's house and demanded everyone who lived in the house stay behind the tape. Plaintiff complied. He inquired several times (to no response) as to why they were looking for his nephew. Then, despite never having engaged in an illegal activity or behaviour, Plaintiff was handcuffed and arrested. Plaintiff was subsequently charged with Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree and Disorderly Conduct. The case against Plaintiff was later dismissed by the Court.
