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.
'Unsubstantiated': or 'Unable to Determine' - CCRB has fully investigated but could not affirmatively conclude both that the conduct occurred and that it broke the rules.
Further details on conclusion definitions.
Named in 3 known lawsuits, $96,001 total settlements.
Gheraldi, Lorrie-Ann, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV00658,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, February 25, 2014, ended January 5, 2016
$92,500 Settlement
Complaint,
Second Amended Complaint
Description: On November 1, 2012, Plaintiffs, a husband and wife, were present in front of their home when approximately four to five police officers arrived. Upon information and belief, the officers arrived at the location in response to Plaintiff’s request, made during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, that officers assist with traffic congestion caused by vehicles waiting to obtain fuel. An officer kept pushing the wife away from her home. Eventually the pushing caused her to fall, striking the outer wall of the building. The husband then stated, in sum and substance, why are you touching my wife? After the officers thereafter had ordered the husband off the corner, and he too had explained that he lived at the location...
Thomas, Ernest vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 12CV02977,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, June 26, 2012, ended August 20, 2013
$3,501 Settlement
Taylor v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV05634,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
Settlement
Amended Complaint and Stipulation