Conclusion Meanings:
'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 2 known lawsuits, $28,500 total settlements.
Harvey, William vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00044,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 9, 2014, ended December 31, 2014
$12,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On or about January 29, 2011 at approximately 1:00 p.m., Police Officer Arthur Egner with about five other NYPD police officers entered a store that William Harvey was renting a counter for sale of movies, music CDs, tapes and perfumes. The officers started searching the counters for movies, and then searched the plastic bins located behind the counters and confiscated about 40 movies from Mr. Harvey. They arrested Mr. Harvey and placed him in handcuffs, too tightly. Mr. Harvey asked the officers to loosen the tight handcuffs but they refused. Mr. Harvey was left with marks and bruises that lasted for several days. The officers refused to tell Mr. Harvey why he was being arrested, and took him to the 73rd Preci...
Hawkes, Dewayne vs Police Officer Egner, Arthur J., et al.
Case # 13CV03560,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 3, 2013, ended October 31, 2013
$16,500 Settlement
First Amended Complaint