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.
'Substantiated': The misconduct 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.
'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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $15,000 total settlements.
Kunju, Saji vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 712099/2020,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 24, 2020, ended March 15, 2022
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 3, 2019 at approximately 5:00pm at the 105th Precinct, Queens, New York, Plaintiff Saji Kunju was unlawfully arrested for disorderly conduct for making unreasonable noise. Plaintiff went into the precinct to retrieve an accident report, after being the victim of a car accident. Plaintiff asked politely to speak with a supervisor regarding amending the accident report, as it was erroneous. He was denied his right to amend the accident report. He asked for a supervisor. At no point did Defendant NYPD Officers, including Sergeant Jude J. Reimbeau, Officer Jowayne D. Meadows, Officer Neil Duggan, and other unnamed officers, call a supervisor. Instead, Mr. Kunju remained in the precinct and placed a non-emerg...
Vassal, Paul vs Palisades Funding Corp., et al.
Case # 19CV03241,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 18, 2020, ended September 25, 2023
Zero Disposition
Complaint