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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $1,250,000 total settlements.
Ortiz, Marilyn Proposed Adm/estate of Ortiz, Nandil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020821/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 16, 2018, ended January 14, 2020
$625,000 Settlement
Ortiz, Marilyn Proposed Adm/estate of Ortiz, Nandil vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031337/2018,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 16, 2018, ended January 14, 2020
$625,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 22, 2017, Plaintiff was detained in a holding cell at the NYPD’s 44th Precinct located at 2 East 169th Street, Bronx, New York. On this date, while in police custody, Plaintiff was found hanging in his cell. Plaintiff alleges that the defendants’ negligence and failure to monitor Ortiz or prevent foreseeable harm led to his death by suicide.
Plaintiff claims that the defendants, including Deputy Inspector Louis Deceglie, Detective Carreras, Officer Basora (Shield #19701), and Officer Mevling, failed to:
Conduct a proper suicide prevention screening and implement sufficient suicide prevention measures.
Monitor Ortiz adequately while he was detained.
Ensure sufficient and trained personnel were availab...