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.
'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, $26,500 total settlements.
Price, Danny, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 508116/2017,
Supreme Court - Kings, August 23, 2017
Complaint
Description: "On March 25, 2015, plaintiff Tiffany Evans was in bed at around 6:00 AM when defendant Detective Russo and several unidentified police officers entered here apartment without a warrant, shined a flashlight in her eyes, pointed their guns at her head, viewed her mostly naked body, and detained while they conducted an unlawful search of the apartment for around 20 minutes, then left without any explanation. They also unlawfully seized Evan's vehicle for an extended period of time. As a result, Evans lost her job, dropped out of college and sustained mental and emotional trauma.
On March 30, 2015, plaintiff Danny Price appeared at the local precinct at the request of defendant Detective David Lambert. When Price ...
Mitchell, Curtis, et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 13CV06337,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 28, 2013, ended May 23, 2014
$14,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On May 5, 2011, at approximately 6:25 am, defendant police officers David Lambert, John Doe, and Jane Doe broke into Apt: 12A, 433 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238, the plaintiffs' residence. The officers were wearing helmets and special gear, each carrying firearms. The officers entered the bedrooms where each of the plaintiffs was asleep. The defendant officers brandished guns in the faces of the plaintiffs, shouted at them, and handcuffed them. The plaintiffs asked why the officers were at the residence and what crime had been committed, but the officers did not respond other than to tell them that a detective was en route to the location. They detained the plaintiffs for several hours, searched the apar...
Cruz, Luis, Jr., et Al vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011588/2012,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 8, 2012, ended July 18, 2013
$12,000 Settlement
