Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': 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': The 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 15 known lawsuits, $501,004 total settlements.
Castro et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03511,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, 2011
$168,004 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Willis et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02603,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2013
$40,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Spencer, Raheem, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05354,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 1, 2013, ended April 17, 2014
$15,500 Settlement
Bell, Michelle, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06790,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 18, 2013, ended October 23, 2014
$60,000 Settlement
Solomon v. City of New York et al
Case # 14CV02821,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint
Newsome, Anthony Obo G.,r. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01935,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 4, 2014, ended December 12, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Gravenhise, Nathaniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03448,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 6, 2014, ended March 2, 2015
Zero Disposition
Taylor, Nicholas vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05727,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 29, 2014
Ragsdale, Andrea, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511884/2014,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 24, 2014
Aderogba v. City of New York et al
Case # 15CV05745,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2015
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was a passenger in a friend's car when defendant stopped and searched the vehicle. Defendant did not like how plaintiff spoke to them and arrested plaintiff. A metal rod was found in the vehicle and was used as evidence against plaintiff. Plaintiff was arrested for disorderly conduct and possession of a weapon, which were later dismissed.
Gardner et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01334,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, 2015
Pending
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On July 30, 2012, defendant officers had kicked in plaintiff Shameka Gardner's door to her home, pulled plaintiff's hair, and detained plaintiff. Officers proceeded to detain both plaintiff's children and brought them to the 73rd Precinct. Plaintiff had been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. These charges were subsequently dismissed. / On July 30, 2012, defendant officers dragged plaintiff Sharon Hart out of her home and into a police car. She was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree. She did not possess any controlled substances constructively or otherwise. All charges against Plaintiff were adjourned in contemplation ...
Valdez, Maria as Mng of S., A. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508295/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 10, 2017
Hennegan, Nicole vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03193,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 12, 2017, ended June 3, 2021
$125,000 Settlement
Thomas, Kenya, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV08593,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 17, 2017
Burton, Eduardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 19CV06677,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 24, 2019, ended February 14, 2021
$25,000 Settlement