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, $235,000 total settlements.
Mendoza, Ricardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV06098,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, August 6, 2014, ended April 8, 2015
$85,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 14, 2013, Plaintiff was was approached by two undercover police officers on the street. They pushed him against a wall and held his arms above his head for fifteen minutes, despite Plaintiff’s protestations that he had not been doing anything and that they were hurting his arm. When Plaintiff’s mother arrived, both were transported to a precinct but were held for only 30 minutes before being released. Plaintiff went to the hospital with a dislocated shoulder that ultimately required surgery. No charges were apparently filed.
Lemus, Maria vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 304067/2012,
Supreme Court - Bronx, May 15, 2012, ended April 24, 2017
$150,000 Settlement
Lambert, Shawn vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 309842/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, March 10, 2011, ended March 18, 2013
Zero Disposition