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.
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct 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.
'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 9 known lawsuits, $495,500 total settlements.
Correa, Renard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV07926,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, October 7, 2014, ended March 31, 2015
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On November 24, 2012 plaintiff Renard Correa and his brother drove to Port Morris Wellness Center. Upon picking up medication and returning to their vehicle and unmarked van pulled in front of the entrance of the center where the plaintiff's car was parked and defendants "JOHN DOES" got out of the van and drew guns upon plaintiff and his brother. When plaintiff inquired why they were being seized, they were cursed and yelled at. Plaintiff and his brother were then taken to the precinct and falsely charged with possession of a controlled substance despite the evidence that their names were on the bottles and they had a valid prescription for them. Plaintiff was held in custody for more than six days until being ...
Castro, Francisco vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02337,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 3, 2014, ended December 29, 2014
$67,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint
Description: On January 5, 2013, Plaintiff was stopped and frisked by Defendant Officers Urena, Apostolou and John Doe. The search yielded Plaintiff's prescription medication but the Defendant Officers arrested him anyway. At the time of his arrest Plaintiff was wearing a back brace for severe back pain. While in custody Plaintiff removed the brace to use it for head support while resting but when Defendant Officer Jane Roe woke him up, she refused to allow Plaintiff to put the brace back on and then assaulted him. Plaintiff lost consciousness as a result of the attack and would again lose consciousness after falling down a flight of stairs while handcuffed. All charges were dismissed.
Ramos, Andres vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV05195,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 3, 2013, ended May 5, 2014
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On November (or August) 24 2012, Plaintiff and his brother went to pick up their methadone from a center. After getting the medication and getting in the car, an unmarked van pulled up in front of the center, two undercover officers exited the vehicle and drew their weapons at Plaintiff and his brother. They were seized and transported to the local precinct where they were charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, despite having a valid prescription for it. Plaintiff was fingerprinted and photographed and transported to Central Booking, where he was detained for 3 days. He had to appear before the court on four separate occasions before all charges were dropped.
Washington v. City of New York
Case # 300546/2011,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$120,000 Settlement
Jackson v. City of New York
Case # 305114/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$55,000 Settlement
Reid v. City of New York
Case # 308103/2009,
Supreme Court - Bronx
$128,000 Settlement
Pabon v. The City of New York, et al
Case # 03CV08838,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
St. Cloud et al v. United States of America et al
Case # 05CV03201,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Amended Complaint
Ramos et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 05CV08312,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$95,000 Settlement
Complaint