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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $373,166 total settlements.
Norman, Jahan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 708822/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 21, 2015, ended October 6, 2016
$70,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: That on or about June 18, 2014, at approximately 5pm, Plaintiff was in a motor vehicle stopped at, or near, the intersection of 24th Street and 35th Avenue in the County of Queens, NY, when the vehicle was suddenly approached by plainclothes members of the NYPD, including but not limited to Detective Matthew Borden, P.O. Demetrios Kiekatos, and several unidentified officers. Defendant officers ordered the occupants of the vehicle, including the plaintiff, to exit the vehicle. Plaintiff hesitated to comply, causing defendant officers to pull plaintiff from the motor vehicle, and proceed to strike, punch, and kick Plaintiff.
As a results of this unprovoked assault, Plaintiff sustained injuries including a cervic...
Geico General Insurance Company Aso Dennie, Wentworth G. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 043382/2012,
Civil Court - Queens, January 3, 2013, ended February 11, 2013
$1,166 Settlement
Watt, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV00016,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 6, 2012, ended March 27, 2013
$70,000 Settlement
Stipulation,
Third Amended Complaint
Kyvelou v. The City of New York et al
Case # 15CV01208,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$42,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On September 5, 2014, defendant officers used excessive force to gain entry into a location. Officer immediately struck the plaintiff in the forehead with a weapon, causing her to loose consciousness and fall. Officers also cuffed plaintiff's daughter who witnessed the events. Plaintiff had to obtain medical assistance.
Khan et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV02558,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$190,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation