Conclusion Meanings:
'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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Named in 2 known lawsuits, $67,600 total settlements.
Foster, Daniel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 708917/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, June 12, 2018, ended March 30, 2022
$15,600 Settlement
Gilliam, Shawn Sr. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV06416,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 18, 2013, ended May 6, 2014
$52,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On September 30, 2011, in the vicinity of 10th Street, Queens, NY, plaintiff was driving in his car with his fiancé. Defendants Pizzino and Doe approached and stopped the car without cause. Defendant officers demanded to see plaintiff’s driver’s license and registration. Plaintiff went to get the documents, but the defendant officers grabbed him from the car, and threw him on the ground, and when plaintiff complained they pepper sprayed him. Officers handcuffed plaintiff so tight that they cut into his wrists. More officers arrived, including named defendants, and some of them struck plaintiff while others looked on. Plaintiff was transported to Elmhurst Hospital Center, then to the 114th Precinct. Plaintiff th...