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.
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $487,500 total settlements.
S., Z. an Infant Under The Age of 18 Years By His M/n/g Watt, Marcella vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 155085/2023,
Supreme Court - New York, June 8, 2023
Complaint
Description: On June 2, 2022, infant Plaintiff Z.S. and his/her mother MARCELLA WATT were informed by Defendant NYPD DETECTIVE ADAM J. LANDESBERG that a warrant had been issued for the arrest of Plaintiff Z.S. Following this advisement, it was agreed between Defendant LANDESBERG and the Plaintiff MARCELLA WATT that the Plaintiffs would appear at the 9th Precinct on June 6, 2022. In the intervening 4 days, Plaintiff MARCELLA WATT was subjected to harassing telephone calls (presumably made by the Defendants) concerning infant Z.S.'s pending arrest. Upon arrival at the 9th Precinct on June 6 at 9:00am, infant Plaintiff Z.S. was handcuffed and placed in a small room for a period of 11 hours by Defendant CHRISTOPHER M. KELLEY an...
Meador, John vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV05080,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, July 18, 2017, ended July 6, 2020
$5,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: NYPD officers entered the plaintiff's residence without a warrant, handcuffed him, and his residence was searched.
Corey, Bernard vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 302882/2016,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 22, 2016, ended March 12, 2021
$150,000 Settlement
Holmes, Davids vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 15CV06520,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 9, 2015, ended February 22, 2016
$17,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was standing talking to friends when officers drove by, jumped out of the car, placed them against the wall, searched them, and arrested Plaintiff. Plaintiff was brought to the 52nd precinct where he was strip searched and then released after the DA declined to prosecute.
Calderon, Jose vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 024903/2013E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 27, 2014, ended June 6, 2017
$40,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about September 29, 2012, Plaintiff was standing outside of an apartment building that his family members lived in. Plaintiff had just depressed the door buzzer and was about to enter when Defendant NYPD officer Landesberg, along with several other NYPD officers, approached Plaintiff from behind and slammed his head, face first, into the intercom. Plaintiff fell and several officers, including the Defendant, proceeded to assault Plaintiff. While assaulting Plaintiff, Defendant Landesberg placed Plaintiff under arrest and put him in handcuffs. The Defendant never stated why they were assaulting and arresting Plaintiff. Plaintiff was taken to the hospital for treatment of the injuries caused by the assault....
Morfe, Guillermo Jr., et Al vs New York, et al.
Case # 301772/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, April 5, 2013, ended September 11, 2017
$275,000 Settlement