Conclusion Meanings:
'Substantiated': The misconduct occurred and it violated the rules. The NYPD has discretion over what, if any, discipline is imposed.
'Within NYPD Guidelines': The conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusions.
Valerio, Waldo E. Toribio vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 23CV02876,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, May 2, 2023, ended March 24, 2026
$255,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 8, 2022, Plaintiff was lawfully sitting on his motorcycle while stopped for a traffic light when 6 unnamed officers forcibly pulled him of the motorcycle, causing the motorcycle to fall on Plaintiff. The officers intentionally damaged Plaintiff's motorcycle. One of the officers handcuffed Plaintiff's wrists so tight that the handcuffs punctured his left wrist. Plaintiff also suffered multiple injuries as a result of the officers' conduct. Officer Jeremy Stumer was present during the use of excessive force against Plaintiff but failed to intervene. Plaintiff was arrested by the 6 officers and Officer Stumer on a false charge of Reckless Driving. After the arrest, he was taken to the precinct and impriso...