Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The alleged conduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $250,000 total settlements.
Rattray, Wentworth vs Police Officer Cadavid, et al.
Case # 17CV08560,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, April 23, 2018
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers showed up at Plaintiff's door after he had a dispute with his child's mother regarding visitation. Officers forced their way into the apartment and refused to leave and kept looking for the child who wasn't home. Plaintiff called 911 to have a supervisor report to the scene
Watts, Andre vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 150296/2018,
Supreme Court - New York, January 25, 2018, ended August 2, 2018
$250,000 Settlement
Rattray, Wentworth vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 101566/2017,
Supreme Court - New York, January 4, 2018, ended April 26, 2018
Zero Disposition
Taylor v. Trigeno et al
Case # 16CV01143,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Complaint
Description: Defendant Officers pulled over Plaintiff's car, opened the door and threatened him. Plaintiff then drove off to a well lit area and pulled over again. Officers then threw him to the ground, searched the car, and found contraband in the trunk. Plaintiff was taken to the 28th Precinct, Plaintiff alleged his property was never vouchered. While incarcerated, Plaintiff also got maced in the face by CO Quayyumm.