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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $27,500 total settlements.
Green, Marita vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 160486/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, November 20, 2018, ended March 21, 2023
$27,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 1, 2018, Plaintiff was at the intersection of West 116th Street and 7th Avenue, in the City of New York, when Defendant NYPD officer Robert Uribe, NYPD officer Stephanie Hanna, NYPD officer Karen Zhao, NYPD Officer Katherine Lamonica and John and Jane Does assaulted and battered Plaintiff intentionally and willfully and falsely arrested Plaintiff. Officers intentionally caused severe emotional distress to the Plaintiff. Defendants submitted an erroneous police report without probable cause to initiate a prosecution in bad faith. As a result of Defendants actions, Plaintiff suffered pain, distress, mental shock, anguish, physical and emotional injuries and distress.
Ortiz, Hector Garcia vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV02206,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 21, 2015, ended December 20, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers approached Plaintiff, assaulted him, and handcuffed him without ever communicating why. Officers then took him to the hospital and released him after.