Conclusion Meanings:
'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 3 known lawsuits, $674,000 total settlements.
Brennan, Tori vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 031699/2018E,
Supreme Court - Bronx, October 22, 2018, ended May 25, 2021
$18,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On October 15, 2016, Tori Brennan (Plaintiff) left a lounge in the Bronx around 4AM following a fight involving other patrons. NYPD officers from the 48th Precinct, including Officer Castaldo (Defendant), arrived and arrested the plaintiff despite protests she was not involved in the altercation. The Plaintiff was handcuffed, transported to the precinct, and upon questioning the basis for her arrest, informed she would only be issued a summons. However, shortly thereafter, she was re-arrested by the Defendant and placed in a cell. Approximately 12 hours later, the Plaintiff was released on her own recognizance on charges of criminal trespass, which were ultimately dismissed on May 2, 2018, after prolonged cour...
Ramos, Abigail vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 16CV07578,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, November 10, 2016, ended October 20, 2017
$6,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: The plaintiff was on the street having a verbal argument with a friend when the defendant officer approached and stated he needed to search them. The plaintiff asked for a female officer to be called, but the officer became angry as a result and pushed the plaintiff calling her a "gay bitch". She pushed his hands off of her and the altercation escalated. The officer took the plaintiff to the 48th precinct and charged her with Assaulting a Police Officer. The charge was adjourned in contemplation of dismissal and is scheduled to be dismissed in January 2017.
Gomez, Gamalier vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306307/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, July 26, 2012, ended August 10, 2018
$650,000 Settlement