Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $125,000 total settlements.
Ortiz, Herman vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157058/2016,
Supreme Court - New York, September 7, 2016, ended January 3, 2018
$20,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On Aug 8 2015, Herman Ortiz (plaintiff) was a motor vehicle passenger that was ordered to pull over by an unmarked NYPD vehicle operated by Officer Justin Marzan and Lt Ian Rule (defendants).
Lt Ian Rule recognized the plaintiff from previous encounters and was aware plaintiff carried lawful prescription pain meds but continued to question then arrest the plaintiff for possession of controlled substances without legal grounds or probable cause to do so.
He was subjected to an illegal strip search then released, charges were later dropped.
The arrest and detention were illegal, without justification or excuse, and without the authority of the law. The defendants acted with malicious intent to arrest, oppr...
Rosa, Ruben and Alvarez, Meyli vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302602/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 27, 2012, ended April 4, 2016
$105,000 Settlement
Summons/Complaint
Description: The plaintiffs were driving their motor vehicle when they were pulled over, stopped and seized without probable cause or reasonable suspicion. The plaintiffs were searched and taken to an unspecified precinct with unspecified charges. The charges were dismissed.
