Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $20,000 total settlements.
Lugo, Allison vs City of New York et al.
Case # 157501/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, November 14, 2018
Complaint
Description: On May 12, 2017, the plaintiff was driving in Manhattan around West 187th Street and Broadway, abiding by all traffic rules, when an NYPD vehicle—driven by Officer Michael Quinones, accompanied by Officer Myers—approached her from behind. The NYPD vehicle collided with the rear of the plaintiff's vehicle, causing the plaintiff to lose control and collide with two other vehicles in front of her. The plaintiff's car was totaled. She suffered a large abdominal hematoma, among other physical and emotional damage.
To cover their misconduct, the officers issued a ticket to the plaintiff for failure to yield to an emergency vehicle—a charge that the plaintiff was found to be not guilty of on August 2, 2018. Mor...
Barnes, Brandon vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01807,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, March 18, 2014, ended October 1, 2015
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 26, 2013, the Plaintiff was wrongly arrested from within his apartment on the charges of obstructing governmental administration. He was detained in custody for 24 hours and released. 2.5 months later, after court appearances, all charges were dismissed.
