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.
'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 3 known lawsuits, $296,500 total settlements.
Laino, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV03082,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 9, 2014, ended December 12, 2014
$89,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 9, 2013, Plaintiff was walking when three officers approached and asked for identification, which he produced. When Plaintiff identified the bag he was carrying as personal belongings, Defendant Officer Thomas Maroney ripped it from his hands, threw Plaintiff against a car, and cuffed him. At the 52nd Precinct, Plaintiff complained that his wrists were being injured by the cuffs, but Defendants Maroney and Medina ignored him. Plaintiff passed out twice from the pain. The handcuffs were removed only so Defendant Maroney could strip search the Plaintiff, after which they were again applied. Defendant Maroney also slapped Plaintiff and forced his head against a wall. Plaintiff was charged with felo...
Hoban, Debra vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 307950/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 9, 2012, ended September 13, 2017
$187,500 Settlement
Complaint
Hardin, Dorothy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 310745/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 21, 2012, ended March 10, 2016
$20,000 Settlement