Philip W. Chau

Lieutenant at Patrol Borough POD
Also served in: 7th Precinct
Service started July 2006, made $190,000 last year, active
Asian Male

Lawsuit settlements:
$50,000   Johnson, Michael vs City of New York, et al., 2015 NYCSC NYCSC 151013/2015
$10,000   Ayala, Jessy, et al. vs City of New York, et al., 2014 SDNY SDNY 14CV04716
$150,000   Bond, Shannon vs City of New York, et al., 2013 NYCSC NYCSC 153123/2013
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Complaints

7 Allegations
0 Substantiated
3 Complaints
1 Exonerated
1 Unfounded
5 Unsubstantiated

July 2012 Complaint
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 36
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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June 2011 Complaint
Allegation: Discourtesy: Word
Complainant: Hispanic Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
Allegation: Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton)
Complainant: Black Female, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unfounded
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property
Complainant: White Male, 32
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
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May 2011 Complaint
Allegation: Offensive Language: Race
Complainant: White Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical)
Complainant: White Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
Allegation: Force: Other blunt instrument as a club
Complainant: White Male, 24
CCRB Conclusion: Unsubstantiated
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July 2012 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question Hispanic Male, 36 Unsubstantiated
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June 2011 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Discourtesy: Word Hispanic Male, 35 Exonerated
Force: Nightstick as club (incl asp & baton) Black Female, 24 Unfounded
Abuse of Authority: Threat to damage/seize property White Male, 32 Unsubstantiated
Documents: Complaint Closing Report
additional details
May 2011 Complaint
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Offensive Language: Race White Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Abuse of Authority: Threat of force (verbal or physical) White Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
Force: Other blunt instrument as a club White Male, 24 Unsubstantiated
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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.
'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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 4 known lawsuits, $210,000 total settlements.

Johnson, Michael vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 151013/2015, Supreme Court - New York, June 4, 2015, ended October 24, 2015
$50,000 Settlement

Ayala, Jessy, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04716, U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 30, 2014, ended February 3, 2016
$10,000 Settlement
Complaint, Jury Verdict

Bond, Shannon vs Chau, Philip W. and Imperatrice, Joseph
Case # 156383/2013, Supreme Court - New York, September 23, 2013, ended April 23, 2014
Zero Disposition
Complaint

Bond, Shannon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153123/2013, Supreme Court - New York, April 9, 2013, ended May 12, 2016
$150,000 Settlement