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.
Ballester, Jarrod vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04700,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 26, 2014, ended December 5, 2014
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On May 3, 2013, Plaintiff boarded a subway car and used the door to move up a car, while still at the station. Plaintiff was approached by plain clothes officers who told him that he needed to get off the train. Plaintiff indicated he was on his way to work. The three officers suddenly threw Plaintiff across the car against the seats on the other side, then kneeled on his back. Plaintiff experienced severe pain, was handcuffed, and was removed at the next station. Plaintiff had a shoulder disability that was aggravated by the handcuffing and rough handling, but the officers did nothing. After Plaintiff was taken to a facility, he was moved to a hospital. Plaintiff was treated and returned to a holding ...