Michael Kotlyar

Michael Kotlyar

Michael Kotlyar
Lieutenant at Transportation Bureau Traffic Enforcement District since January 2025
Service started January 2005, made $204,000 last year, Tax #936885
White Male

Lawsuit Settlements:
$15,000   Branham v. The City of New York et al, EDNY EDNY 11CV04949
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Complaints

2 Complaints
2 Allegations
0 Substantiated
1 Complainant Uncooperative
1 Exonerated

Complaint #201609751, November 2016
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest
Complainant: White Male, 35
CCRB Conclusion: Exonerated
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Complaint #200512057, October 2005
Allegation: Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop
Complainant: Male
CCRB Conclusion: Complainant Uncooperative
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Complaint #201609751, November 2016
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Threat of arrest White Male, 35 Exonerated
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Complaint #200512057, October 2005
Allegation Complainant CCRB Conclusion
Abuse of Authority: Question and/or stop Male Complainant Uncooperative
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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.

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Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.

Godwin, Ochienzes vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 164404/2025, Supreme Court - New York, December 30, 2025

Branham v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV04949, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
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