Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $152,001 total settlements.
Olivan, Eric vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 20CV03760,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 18, 2020, ended September 13, 2021
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On January 26, 2019 plaintiff was dining with family and friends when he saw his brother being pushed out of the restaurant by several men who turned out to be plain-clothes officers on a "buy and bust" operation. As plaintiff approached, officers including Det. Michael Kobus arrested plaintiff, slammed him into a wall and handcuffed him too tightly. Officers declined to loosen handcuffs when asked searched plaintiff and took his wallet. Despite finding no contraband, plaintiff was charged with misdemeanor possession of cocaine and 2 felonies (criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell) . The felony charges were dismissed due...
Shevchenko, Danil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV07277,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2016, ended April 20, 2017
$17,001 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was inside a bodega and unlawfully in possession of another individual's cell phone. The individual and defendant officers arrived at the location and Plaintiff gave the individual the cell phone. Plaintiff was then held back by the officers and assaulted by the individual and the officers. Plaintiff was arrested, taken to the 72nd Precinct, and denied medical attention.
Gutierrez, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV00220,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 15, 2015, ended July 20, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 8, 2014, plaintiff was arrested without cause. After learning his 15 year-old nephew was assaulted by an officer, plaintiff approached a parked police car to speak with the officer seated inside. After the police car pulled away, the plaintiff felt a body press against him and saw an officer behind him. Plaintiff heard an officer shout get him, so he placed his wrist behind himself in anticipation of being cuffed. Plaintiff was grabbed by officers and was led to a van and pushed inside. When in the vehicle, plaintiff was handcuffed. Plaintiff was arraigned for inciting to riot, amongst other charges based on falsified evidence by police officers Kristopher Martin and Pedro Vallecillo. Lieutenants Willia...
Rogers v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03116,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$100,000 Settlement
Complaint
