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, $35,000 total settlements.
Cagan, Tod S. vs P.O. Rittenhouse, Gregory, et al.
Case # 22CV00260,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY, January 25, 2022
Complaint
Description: On June 15, 2018, the plaintiff was approached by officer Michael Philbin who asked for a ride on the Plaintiff's boat to the Nautical Mile in Freeport and the Plaintiff agreed. Later that night, the Plaintiff came across officers Philbin and Gregory Rittenhouse at Jeremy's. The officers, who were highly inebriated, asked for a ride back on the Plaintiff's boat and the Plaintiff agreed. Upon return, officer Rittenhouse asked to use the Plaintiff's bathroom and they all entered the house. When officer Rittenhouse exited the bathroom, the Plaintiff noticed there was vomit and urine all over the bathroom and had to clean it. Afterwards, officer Rittenhouse questioned the Plaintiff about a certain vape pen that was...
Sullivan, Sean vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 17CV03779,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 8, 2017, ended April 18, 2019
Zero Disposition
Complaint
Description: Plaintiff was interrogated by police officers about a crime that allegedly occurred at a nearby restaurant. Plaintiff was subsequently handcuffed, his belongings were searched, and was subsequently released.
Hajrudin-Lulanaj, Dino vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 158110/2013,
Supreme Court - New York, September 5, 2013, ended September 26, 2016
$35,000 Settlement