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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $120,000 total settlements.
Boursiquot, Steve vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 523083/2024,
Supreme Court - Kings, December 19, 2024
Complaint
Description: On or about August 26, 2021, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Plaintiff Steve Boursiquot was a lawful passenger in a vehicle that was pulled over by NYPD officers near Ocean Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn, New York. After the stop, the front-seat passenger exited the vehicle and fled on foot, allegedly discarding a firearm before being apprehended. Despite having no involvement with the firearm, Plaintiff was ordered to exit the vehicle, lie face down, and was then handcuffed and arrested without probable cause. The officers falsely charged Plaintiff with possession of the discarded firearm and linked him to an unrelated robbery that had occurred nearby. Plaintiff was transported to the 70th Precinct, where he...
Sitzler, Sarah vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 532104/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 3, 2023
Complaint
Description: On May 30, 2020, Plaintiff Sarah Sitzler was in Brooklyn New York to participate in a peaceful protest supporting the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Plaintiff had never been involved in a protest before but felt compelled to show up in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, and to stand in solidarity with her community in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Defendants officers included Adan Suazorodas and John Doe #1 -5, New York City police officers who work in the 70th Precinct and were included as parties to the action.
Plaintiff’s involvement in the protest was entirely peaceful. She chanted and marched, carrying only a small cardboard “Justice for Breonna Taylor” sign, and a Nikon...
Simon, Steven vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 529222/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, October 13, 2022, ended March 30, 2026
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November 27, 2021, while the plaintiff was lawfully walking as a pedestrian, he was forcibly seized and detained by NYPD officers, including Adan Suazorodas, Larry Simpson, and Mark Fontana, without probable cause or reasonable suspicion to believe that the plaintiff had committed or was about to commit any crime or violation. Upon seizing the plaintiff, the officers conducted a forcible and invasive search without a warrant and without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. The officers also used excessive and unjustified force against the plaintiff, including grabbing and pulling his genitalia and forcibly slapping a cell phone from his hand.
Williams, Lorance vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 528121/2022,
Supreme Court - Kings, September 29, 2022, ended June 17, 2024
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 24, 2021, Plaintiff had pulled over to make a phone call when two Officers exited an unmarked vehicle and demanded that Plaintiff hand over his license and registration to which he complied. Officers then removed a small knife from Plaintiff's front pocket which he had used earlier to install new lights for his car. Officers tightly handcuffed Plaintiff, bruising and cutting his arms and wrists. Although Plaintiff pled for information, Officers refused to tell him why he was being arrested, whether or not he was being arrested, or where he was being taken. Officers then transported Plaintiff to the 70th precinct where he was searched, placed into a cell and then taken to an interrogation room and q...
