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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $44,250 total settlements.
Wilson, Belinda, et al. vs P.O. Kalish, Micheal, et al.
Case # 18CV05219,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 5, 2018, ended April 25, 2023
$25,000 Settlement
Simon, Jabadi, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03400,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 19, 2018, ended June 26, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2017, plaintiff Muir was walking down the stairs of his apartment complex when he was confronted by NYPD officers armed with guns, including P.O's Jena Leocadio, Frank Redmond, Richard Luciani, Clint Elie, and David Esparragoza as well as Sergeant Paul Scocca and Lieutenant Ryan Gillis. The officers ordered plaintiff to get on the floor and then handcuffed and searched him. The same officers also confronted plaintiff Simon inside his apartment, instructed him to lie on the floor, and searched him. Plaintiffs were transported to the 79th Precinct and then to Central Bookings, where they were denied food and water. The officers falsely charged plaintiffs with various crimes and forwarded false allegat...
Sundar, Dawnston vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 521755/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, March 5, 2018
Complaint
Description: On August 11, 2016, Defendants unlawfully entered Plaintiff's residence. Defendants called Plaintiff at work and threatened to arrest his mother if he did not turn himself in. While Plaintiff was in his car waiting for his mother, Defendants grabbed him, threw him to the ground, and placed tight handcuffs on him.
Baker, Justin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV04493,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 9, 2017, ended July 30, 2018
$19,250 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff and his friends were visiting the basement of this apartment when they heard footsteps and believed that they were being robbed. Plaintiff ran into the backyard when he was confronted by officers, who jumped on top of the plaintiff. They then kicked and punched him on various parts of his body, searched him, and arrested him. Officers allegedly did not have a warrant for his arrest or a search warrant, and they did not find any contraband on his person. Officers also allegedly took an iPhone 6, an iPhone 7 and $49 in cash from his person and have not returned his property.
Hardy, Vernal T. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 006607/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 29, 2013