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.
'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, $200,000 total settlements.
Mendoza, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 512026/2019,
Supreme Court - Kings, June 24, 2019, ended November 11, 2020
$200,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On or about April 27, 2018, Plaintiff was driving on Flushing Avenue, New York, with Plaintiff's father and friends when NYPD Officers, including Julio Ramos, Joseph Scaglione, and Joseph Ardolino, stopped Plaintiff. Officer Ramos, along with other officers, unlawfully stopped Plaintiff without cause. Ramos pointed his firearm at Plaintiff, dragged Plaintiff from the vehicle, and proceeded to punch Plaintiff in the face with his handcuffs, followed by additional knee strikes. Plaintiff suffered severe injuries, including a gash under his right eye, permanent nerve damage, and deterioration in Plaintiff's vision. Plaintiff was later taken to Kings County Hospital for medical treatment. The officers falsely infor...
Simon, Jabadi, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 18CV03400,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 19, 2018, ended June 26, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: On July 21, 2017, plaintiff Muir was walking down the stairs of his apartment complex when he was confronted by NYPD officers armed with guns, including P.O's Jena Leocadio, Frank Redmond, Richard Luciani, Clint Elie, and David Esparragoza as well as Sergeant Paul Scocca and Lieutenant Ryan Gillis. The officers ordered plaintiff to get on the floor and then handcuffed and searched him. The same officers also confronted plaintiff Simon inside his apartment, instructed him to lie on the floor, and searched him. Plaintiffs were transported to the 79th Precinct and then to Central Bookings, where they were denied food and water. The officers falsely charged plaintiffs with various crimes and forwarded false allegat...