Conclusion Meanings:
'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.
'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 4 known lawsuits.
Burgess, Laquasia, et al. vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 512920/2023,
Supreme Court - Kings, May 9, 2023
Complaint
Description: On or about February 19, 2022, when plaintiffs were siding inside their family’s car police officers pulled into the parking lot within a few minutes of the plaintiffs’ arrival and immediately approached the plaintiffs asking for identification. When plaintiffs asked for the reason why officers were asking for identification, police officers proceeded to forcibly remove the plaintiffs from the vehicle. The officers tightly handcuffed the plaintiffs and searched the car. Nothing illegal as found. The officers found an unopened Bombay Gin in the backseat that belongs to a backseat seated member. Nonetheless, the officers transported the plaintiffs to the precinct and seized the vehicle. Police accused the plainti...
Taylor, Dennis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 523050/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, January 9, 2020
Complaint
Description: On July 24, 2018, the plaintiff drove from New Jersey to Brooklyn, New York, to visit his mother. After parking his vehicle a block away, he stopped briefly to greet two brothers he knew at 1735 Sterling Place. While the plaintiff was speaking with the brothers, 15-20 individuals with motorcycles, whom the plaintiff did not know, were also present. At approximately 6:50 p.m., police officers, including Sergeant Gabriel Cuevas, arrived at the scene and ordered everyone to disperse.
The plaintiff was about to enter the brothers’ property to avoid being subjected to the officers' orders, but Sergeant Cuevas screamed at him to leave. When the plaintiff attempted to explain his connection to the residents, Sergeant...
Sagy, Igal vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV01975,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, April 13, 2018, ended October 11, 2022
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff sustained injuries from being tasered and beat by Defendant Officers before being arrested, was not given proper medical attention. Plaintiff had seven different charges filed against him, all of which were dismissed.
Stewart, Fitzpatrick vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 522306/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, November 24, 2017
Complaint
Description: On January 27, 2017, Plaintiff was lawfully and properly present on the premises when Defendant Tofalli and other NYPD defendants assaulted and battered the Plaintiff without probable or just case, grounds, or provocation. Plaintiff suffered injury and damage both mentally and physically, severe nervous shock, and emotional distress and illness. Defendants wrongfully and unlawfully arrested, detained, and imprisoned Plaintiff despite knowing Plaintiff was innocent of the criminal charges then and there filed against him. Plaintiff was compelled to appear before a judge to be arraigned, where the charges were dismissed, discharged, and disposed.
