Conclusion Meanings:
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $53,500 total settlements.
Etienne, Freda vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 514420/2018,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 1, 2018, ended April 23, 2019
$25,000 Settlement
Civil, Andrew vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV04853,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2015, ended February 13, 2017
Zero Disposition
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: Defendant officers approached Plaintiff while he was sitting in his mother's car in the driveway of his building and stated that the car was stolen. Even though Plaintiff showed him verifying documentation, Plaintiff was handcuffed, arrested, and brought to a precinct. Defendant Officer Gun stated that in arrest paperwork that she saw Plaintiff in possession of a quantity of marijuana. Plaintiff was charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the 5th degree and unlawful possession of marijuana, which were ACD'd at arraignments.
Valere, Maurice vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 502466/2013,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 25, 2013, ended September 26, 2013
$28,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 13, 2012 Plaintiff was lawfully present outside a friend's house when PO Jovanni Jennings and other POs arrived and, without legal justification, approached Plaintiff and searched him. Plaintiff complied and no contraband was found, but regardless, PO Jennings and other POs began to beat Plaintiff with their fists and weapons. Plaintiff was held at gunpoint and handcuffed, and POs continued to beat Plaintiff after he was handcuffed. Plaintiff was then taken to the 69th Precinct where he was held for several hours before he was taken to a hospital for the injuries inflicted on him by POs. Plaintiff sustained humiliation, embarrassment, emotional and mental distress, moral and mental degradation, indignity...
