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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $271,500 total settlements.
Vassell, Eric as Admin of The Estate of Vassell, Saheed Ndale, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 507498/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, April 16, 2019, ended August 25, 2023
$250,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 4, 2018, NYPD officers responded to a 911 call regarding Saheed Ndale Vassell, an emotionally disturbed individual, in Brooklyn. Officers Bekim Molic, Leon Dingham, Anthony Bottigliere, and Omar Rafiq were dispatched despite not being part of the Emergency Services Unit trained for such situations. Upon arrival, they shot Vassell multiple times without cause, resulting in his death. The plaintiffs, Eric Vassell as administrator of Saheed's estate and on behalf of Saheed's son, T.V., claim the officers acted negligently and recklessly, leading to Saheed's wrongful death. The suit also alleges negligent training and failure to follow proper protocols for handling emotionally disturbed individuals.
Shaw, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05140,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, September 8, 2015, ended June 17, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached and assaulted Plaintiffs without provocation. Plaintiffs were brought to the 71st Precinct and charged with false allegations that were eventually dismissed against both Plaintiffs
Gaviria v. The City of New York et al
Case # 13CV02232,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$4,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint