Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $21,500 total settlements.
Odutola, Orunmila vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020794/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 20, 2013, ended December 30, 2014
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about December 29, 2011 Plaintiff was lawfully present in an apartment when he was accosted by PO Edwin Ayala, PO Julio Nunez, PO Jose Rodriguez, and Sgt. Douglas Kautter, who maliciously assaulted, attacked, and verbally abused Plaintiff without legal justification. Plaintiff was handcuffed and arrested, after which POs continued their unprovoked assault. Each PO should have intervened to prevent or reduce the violation of Plaintiff's rights but none of them did. Plaintiff suffered physical pain, mental anguish, shock, fright, apprehension, embarrassment, and humiliation as a result of this incident.
Cantres, Marilyn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 007537/2010,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 3, 2010, ended August 5, 2015
$1,500 Settlement