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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 4 known lawsuits, $439,003 total settlements.
Torres, Michael, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06525,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 15, 2014, ended May 20, 2015
$62,502 Settlement
Complaint,
Stipulation,
Amended Complaint
Description: On September 26, 2011, Plaintiff Michael Torres was walking to a job interview when Defendant George Goulart exited an unmarked vehicle and approached him. As Plaintiff was stating his legitimate purpose, Defendant Goulart threw him against the police car and began an illegal search, including unbuckling Plaintiff’s belt and without consent placing his hands in Plaintiff’s underwear. Defendant Goulart forced Plaintiff to remove his shoes, and then allegedly found a small packet of marijuana in a sweatshirt Plaintiff had been carrying. Plaintiff was handcuffed on the sidewalk and held in a police van for over two hours with others accused of marijuana possession. Plaintiff was taken to the 52nd Precinct whe...
Peralta, Adonis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 303487/2013,
Supreme Court - Bronx, June 7, 2013, ended March 10, 2015
$52,500 Settlement
Branch v. The City of New York et al
Case # 11CV03048,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
$324,001 Order/Judgment (Verdict)
Judgment,
Stipulation for Atty's Fees,
Complaint
Biddle et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 05CV01570,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY
Settlement
Fifth Amended Complaint