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, $250,000 total settlements.
Layne, Lance vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 153062/2025,
Supreme Court - Richmond, April 23, 2026
Spence, Connor, et al. vs Police Dept, Nyc, et al.
Case # 25CV00020,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 2, 2025
Shala, Arbesha vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 150327/2021,
Supreme Court - Richmond, March 18, 2021
Complaint
Description: On February 14, 2020, in the County of Richmond, City of New York, the plaintiff was returning home after picking up her children from school in her motor vehicle. The plaintiff stopped at a stop sign at the intersection of Reno and Clawson and looked both ways before proceeding. As she was proceeding, out of the corner of her eye she noticed a NYPD patrol car improperly turning the corner speeding in the wrong direction on the one-way street. The defendant NYPD officers were using no sirens, horn, or loudspeaker, and only had on its flashing lights. As a result of the defendant's reckless behavior, he caused the vehicle to make contact with a parked vehicle. The defendant then began to curse at the plaintiff,...
Jourdain, Hans vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 152351/2020,
Supreme Court - Richmond, December 15, 2020, ended October 18, 2023
$250,000 Settlement