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.
'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 2 known lawsuits, $67,500 total settlements.
Mcdaniels, Nadine, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 719908/2018,
Supreme Court - Queens, January 2, 2019, ended November 13, 2020
$25,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 16, 2016, Plaintiffs (mother and daughter) were inside their home. The Plaintiff mother is disabled. The NYPD's prior investigation revealed that an alleged weapon belonged to a man residing at Plaintiffs' home. Officer Anthony Aquilino, Officer Dominic Algoni, Sgt. Dennis Maxim, Sgt. Maldonado and other unidentified officers searched Plaintiffs' home and allegedly found a weapon in a male's bedroom. The officers claim that Plaintiff consented to the search, but Plaintiff was incapacitated at the time and was not able to consent.
While at the precinct, Plaintiff informed officers that she needed medical attention, but the officers ignored her, resulting in the Plaintiff passing out. After approxim...
Acevedo, Luis, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06166,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 17, 2013, ended March 13, 2014
$42,500 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On July 1, 2011, Plaintiffs Avecedo and Santiago were walking by a fight that had broken out. Several NYPD Officers, including Defendant Officers Cruzbaez, Maxim, Chau, Schillinger, Izzo and Bistany, were on the scene and threw Plaintiff Acevedo to the ground, despite him having no affiliation to the fight. The officers hit Plaintiff Acevedo, breaking his glasses. One of the Defendants pepper-sprayed Plaintiff Santiago and threw him against a parked car. Both Plaintiffs were placed in handcuffs, and Defendants continued to strike Plaintiff Acevedo, who sustained injuries to his chest and face. Plaintiff Acevedo's requests for medical treatment were denied. After being transported to the precinct, the officers i...