Conclusion Meanings:
'Exonerated': or 'Within NYPD Guidelines' - the alleged conduct occurred but did not violate the NYPD's own rules, which often give officers significant discretion.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 2 known lawsuits, $152,500 total settlements.
Polanco, Rodney vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 705209/2015,
Supreme Court - Queens, May 26, 2015, ended July 23, 2018
$60,000 Settlement
O'leary, Ryan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV05769,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, October 9, 2014, ended April 11, 2016
$92,500 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Complaint
Description: On December 24, 2013 at approximately 12:10am, plaintiff was tackled by a uniformed NYPD officer, turned over, and punched in the mouth multiple times. Plaintiff believes that this officer was PO Anthony Giordano, Scott Lutz, Bryon Priester, or Williamsei Abdulmumin, who were all present at the scene. All defendant officers except Norberg and Miron were present. Plaintiff suffered a concussion and significant dental trauma (three teeth were knocked out or fractured and his lower teeth were loosened) resulting in a need for stitches and oral surgeries. Plaintiff was taken to Flushing Hospital then arrested for criminal mischief and later granted an ACD.
Defendants including Norberg, Altamirano, and Marchello ma...