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.
'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, $29,500 total settlements.
D., J. By M/n/g Lawson, Tamara vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 511416/2020,
Supreme Court - Kings, July 2, 2020
Complaint
Description: On April 15, 2018, at or around 8:00 a.m., the minor PLAINTIFF was lawfully within the vicinity of 516 Bristol Street. PLAINTIFF was in the residence with his grandmother and his brother. Defendants, Including EISERT and DOEs, unlawfully entered and searched the residence including PLAINTIFF’S room. Defendants recovered no contraband from PLAINTIFF or the residence. Defendants had no probable cause to believe that PLAINTIFF had committed any crimes or offenses, defendants placed PLAINTIFF into handcuffs and under arrest. PLAINTIFF was subsequently transported to the police precinct where he was interrogated, photographed, and fingerprinted. Defendants sent false allegations to the Kings County Family Court Pro...
Gould, Godwin vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05846,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2014, ended March 26, 2015
$12,500 Settlement
Complaint
Quayson, Abraham vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV04343,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, August 21, 2014, ended July 9, 2015
$17,000 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On or about March 2, 2013, Plaintiff was working at an auto sales when several officers, including Michael Lennihan, Juan Carlos Cruz, James E. Eisert, Kevin C. Murtha, Anthony Amorese, Matthew McClusky, and Shawn Nordenschild, approached Plaintiff. The officers had no reasonable suspicion or probable cause that the Plaintiff had committed a crime. During the arrest, the officers maliciously, gratuitously, and unnecessarily grabbed Plaintiff, dragged Plaintiff to the ground, and placed excessively tight handcuffs on Plaintiff's wrists. Plaintiff was injured at a result of these acts. Those individuals who witnessed these acts failed to intervene. The officers falsely informed the DA's Office that Plaintiff had ...