Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Liberman, Igor vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV02777,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 5, 2014, ended March 2, 2015
$75,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Description: On April 2, 2013, Plaintiff was at the home of his grandmother when he became engaged in an argument with his grandmother over money. After a protracted verbal back and forth, Plaintiff became increasingly agitated. Due to Plaintiff’s struggles with mental health, his grandmother called Plaintiff’s father, who eventually called 911. Plaintiff has a history of engaging in “cutting”, which is a form of self-mutilation whereas a person cuts their own skin and in crushing and ripping an aluminum can with his hands Plaintiff suffered some superficial wounds to his wrist causing minor bleeding. When the police arrived – 7-10 officers including POs Gilot Lemorin, Brent Curry, Juan Cruz, Gabriel Feliciano, Paul Penco, ...