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.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $75,000 total settlements.
Morris, Jacqueline vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV05872,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 8, 2016, ended August 24, 2017
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Complaint
Description: On April 13, 2014, plaintiff was in her home when officers reponded to a domestic dispute she was havin with her sister. Officer Gordon became threatening toward plaintiff, who is a middle-aged woman with health issues, and when she asked to speak with his supervisor, he shoved her against a wall and handcuffed her, aggravating her existing rib fracture. Gordon then dragged her down two flights of stairs. She was then thrown agasinst the police vehicle, handcuffed from behind excessively tightly, and placed into a police van.
Officer Gordon then falsely charged plaintiff with assaulting him and obtained false testimony from her sister to back up his claims. Plaintiff was taken to the precinct and then to centra...
Ortiz, Jovan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV04399,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 5, 2013, ended April 2, 2014
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On August 18, 2012, Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and transported to the 88th Precinct by NYPD Officers Collins and Benny Lantigua. During this transport Plaintiff's handcuffs were tightened excessively. The reckless manner in which Plaintiff was transported caused him to be thrown about the vehicle, resulting in painful compression to the nerves in his wrists. Plaintiff repeatedly complained of the pain from the tight handcuffs but they were not loosened. Plaintiff requested medical attention and EMS was summoned.