Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 6 known lawsuits, $435,000 total settlements.
Marrero, Maria, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV09620,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, December 31, 2014, ended March 13, 2019
$155,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 7, 2013, defendants banged on plaintiff's door demanding to arrest or interview a guest in the plaintiff's apartment. After the guest left the apartment, defendants attempted to put his foot inside the threshold and enter plaintiff's apartment. Defendants told the plaintiffs that the apartment was "frozen" and no one would be allowed to enter or leave. From 11:30pm until the next evening, all of the plaintiffs were forcibly held in the apartment. More than 24 hours from the beginning of the incident, defendants broke down plaintiff's door, entered, pointed weapons at their heads and bodies, struck them, and placed plaintiffs in handcuffs. Defendants ransacked the apartment, breaking walls, furnitur...
Simon, Courtney, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV08391,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 21, 2014, ended January 18, 2018
$240,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On April 10, 2014, plaintiffs were on a public sidewalk when defendants proceeded to stop, detain, seize, and search plaintiffs. None of the plaintiffs were found to be in possession of any contraband. Defendants then arrested plaintiffs. Defendants then fabricated evidence to justify plaintiffs' arrest. The DA's Office concluded that it lacked sufficient evidence to proceed against the
plaintiffs and the plaintiffs were subsequently released from custody.
Felix, Tiara, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301485/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 8, 2013, ended January 31, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Mowatt, Richard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 020476/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 13, 2013, ended February 18, 2014
$10,000 Settlement
Mowatt, Richard vs City of New York, P.O. Mcclain, et al.
Case # 020213/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, January 18, 2013, ended February 15, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Paniagua v. City of New York
Case # 309159/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint