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.
'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, $1,432 total settlements.
Andrade, Eduardo & Cortez, Barbara vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 726419/2023,
Supreme Court - Queens, December 19, 2023
Complaint
Description: On April 11, 2022, Plaintiffs Eduardo Andrade and Barbara Cortez were lawfully inside their home at 31-63 33rd Street in Queens when NYPD officers assaulted and battered them without cause. Officers grabbed Ms. Cortez by the wrist and shirt, causing physical injury, and attempted to drag her out of the apartment. Officer Campbell shot Mr. Andrade seven times in the testicles and thigh and then tased him in the testicles. The officers restrained him with tight handcuffs and conducted an unlawful pat-down search, despite the Plaintiffs not resisting arrest.
Plaintiffs suffered serious physical injuries, requiring medical treatment and emergency surgery for Mr. Andrade. The officers denied them timely medical tre...
Geico General Insurance Company Aso Gargano, Cathy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 018393/2014,
Civil Court - Queens, June 30, 2014, ended July 31, 2014
$1,432 Settlement