Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 7 known lawsuits, $390,250 total settlements.
Matthews, Elaine vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01203,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, March 14, 2013, ended October 28, 2013
$30,000 Settlement
Complaint,
First Amended Complaint
Description: On August 27, 2010, Defendant Officers Hillery, Fago, Rivera, Fried, Brooks, Hernandez, Meigs, Sanchez, and Sposito all unlawfully entered Plaintiff's apartment without either consent, an arrest warrant, a lawful search warrant, probable cause, or reasonable suspicion that Plaintiff (or any third person) had committed a crime. Plaintiff lives with her daughter and both were awoken when said Defendant Officers rushed through her front door. After entering the apartment, Plaintiff and her daughter were not free to leave or disregard any questions. Plaintiff was intentionally struck and knocked into her refrigerator; one Defendant Officer grabbed Plaintiff by the neck and threw her to the floor; another Defendant ...
George et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 10CV02407,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$230,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Gbor v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV02824,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$38,000 Settlement
Second Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Marrow et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03054,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$60,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Stephens v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05281,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Marsala et al v. City of New York et al
Case # 11CV05612,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
First Amended Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Offley v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV09214,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$17,250 Settlement
Stipulation,
First Amended Complaint