Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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.
Springer, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 025597/2020E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 30, 2020, ended June 10, 2022
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2019, Plaintiff was inside the police precinct waiting for his daughter to be dropped off pursuant to a custody agreement. When Plaintiff's daughter had not arrived for a long period of time, Plaintiff asked officers to file a report. While waiting to file the report, officers asked Plaintiff to confirm that Plaintiff had been to his daughter's school. Plaintiff confirmed such as he was allowed to be present at his daughter's school pursuant to a court order. Regardless, officers placed Plaintiff under arrest using tight handcuffs. Plaintiff informed the officers that he had had surgery on his left shoulder recently and was in pain, however, the officers denied Plaintiff's multiple requests. During ...