Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $37,500 total settlements.
Mclaughlin, Hazel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04683,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, December 8, 2015, ended April 17, 2018
$13,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers forcefully entered Plaintiff's apartment, took her to the 75th Precinct, and issued her a DAT for 221.06. When Plaintiff appeared at court, no paperwork had ever been filed regarding the charge.
Rodriguez, Joaquin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05785,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 23, 2013, ended March 14, 2014
$9,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 14, 2012 Plaintiff was walking in front of 597 academy Street in New York. Defendants Castro and Carrasquillo approached Plaintiff and searched him without probable cause. Despite finding any evidence, Plaintiff was arrested and placed in tight handcuffs. Plaintiff waited for an hour handcuffed outside without being told the reason and was then taken to the 34th Precinct where he was held for several more hours. Plaintiff was then charged with possession of marijuana due to the false complaint of Defendants Castro and Carrasquillo. Factual allegations by Defendant were materially false.
Plaintiff was deprived of his liberty, suffered a loss of quality and/or enjoyment of life, economic injury, physic...
Luna v. The City of New York et al
Case # 07CV07096,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint