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.
Further details on conclusions.
Named in 5 known lawsuits, $145,000 total settlements.
Perez, James vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV01197,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 22, 2013, ended July 28, 2013
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 1, 2010, Plaintiff was approached by Defendants URBINA, KlVLEHAN, MCBROWN, and DOES while Plaintiff was seated behind the steering wheel of his parked car. Upon request, Plaintiff provided his license and car registration to Defendant KlVLEHAN. Plaintiff was then arrested and charged with Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol. Plaintiff was not under the influence of alcohol and had done nothing to justify his arrest. Plaintiff was detained until his arraignment in Criminal Court. Defendant URBINA signed the Criminal Court accusatory instrument. The charges against Plaintiff were dismissed on July 23, 2012.
Ruiz, Gilbert vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 300167/2008,
Supreme Court - Bronx, February 2, 2009, ended May 29, 2013
$100,000 Settlement
Jordan v. City of New York et al
Case # 028068/2017,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Complaint
Smith v. City of New York et al
Case # 028955/2017,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Summons/Complaint
Ruiz v. City of New York et al
Case # 300167/2009,
Supreme Court - Bronx
Settlement
Summons/Complaint