Michael J. Lagattolla
Badge #1831,
White Male
Detective Grade 3 at Warrant Section since October 2022
Service
started July 2013,
made $169,000 last year,
Tax #955036
Lawsuit Settlements:
$33,500 Smith, Dennis vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 KCSC KCSC 506705/2022
$2,501 Jones, Clarence vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV02286
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$33,500 Smith, Dennis vs City of Ny, et al., 2022 KCSC KCSC 506705/2022
$2,501 Jones, Clarence vs City of New York, et al., 2016 EDNY EDNY 16CV02286
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Complaints
6
Complaints
6
Allegations
0
Substantiated
2
Closed - Pending Litigation
1
Complainant Uncooperative
1
Unable to Determine
1
Unsubstantiated
1
Within NYPD Guidelines
Complaint #202304255,
May 2023
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Female, 35-39 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unable to Determine |
Complaint #202202532,
April 2022
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Male, 40-44 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
Complaint #202106521,
October 2021
additional details
| Allegation: | Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Female, 25-29 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Within NYPD Guidelines |
Complaint #202000321,
December 2019
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 22 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report |
Complaint #201510870,
December 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 24 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Unsubstantiated |
Complaint #201504717,
June 2015
additional details
| Allegation: | Force: Physical force |
|---|---|
| Complainant: | Black Male, 49 |
| CCRB Conclusion: | Complainant Uncooperative |
| Complaint #202304255, May 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Refusal to provide name | Black Female, 35-39 | Unable to Determine |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202202532, April 2022 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Male, 40-44 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202106521, October 2021 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Abuse of Authority: Vehicle stop | Female, 25-29 | Within NYPD Guidelines |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #202000321, December 2019 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 22 | Closed - Pending Litigation |
| Documents: | Complaint Closing Report | |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201510870, December 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 24 | Unsubstantiated |
| additional details | ||
| Complaint #201504717, June 2015 | ||
| Allegation | Complainant | CCRB Conclusion |
| Force: Physical force | Black Male, 49 | Complainant Uncooperative |
| additional details | ||
Conclusion Meanings:
'Unable to Determine': The alleged conduct was investigated but could not determine both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
'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.
Discipline
Closed: 9/20/2024
Case Details:
- Activity log violation.
- Failure to safeguard prisoner property.
Penalty: B - Command Discipline, vacation days (5 days)
Recommendation: Command Discipline - B
Lawsuits
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $36,001 total settlements.Peters, Hawkins vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 515111/2026, Supreme Court - Kings, May 5, 2026
Smith, Dennis vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 506705/2022, Supreme Court - Kings, March 8, 2022, ended May 21, 2024
$33,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On July 11, 2019, Plaintiff was lawfully present on the sidewalk when Defendant NYPD officers, including Matthew McCurry, Michael Ardolino, Michael LaGattolla, Nicholas Conway, Sergio Castillo, Christian Calvagna, Joshua Navarro, and Michael Hansson unlawfully approached and stopped Plaintiff to question him about an argument he had with his wife several hours before. Defendants then seized and searched Plaintiff, despite lack of reasonable suspicion or probable cause. Plaintiff was accused him of a criminal act and was placed in overly-tight handcuffs, causing injury. While Plaintiff was in custody, Defendants went to the residence of Plaintiff's wife and lied to gain access and search the property. Defendants...
Jones, Clarence vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV02286, U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, May 31, 2016, ended April 4, 2017
$2,501 Settlement
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was walking home after buying some beer when defendant officers stopped him, asked for ID, and gave him a summons for an Open Container even though the alcohol was sealed. Officers then pushed him, arrested him, brought him to the 75th Precinct, and charged him with Harassment and Resisting Arrest. The charges and summons were all dismissed.