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.
'Unfounded': Evidence suggests that the event or alleged conduct did not occur.
'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 6 known lawsuits, $340,000 total settlements.
Hamilton, Curtis vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 14CV01976,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, June 18, 2014, ended December 16, 2014
$15,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On March 22, 2011 Plaintiff was sitting in his vehicle when he was approached by NYPD Lieutenant Sean Frey, Captain Michael Cody, Officer Joseph Rivera and another. For no reason, Plaintiff was forcibly removed from his vehicle and both him and the vehicle was searched. They found prescription medications, which Plaintiff explained. Nevertheless, he was arrested and falsely charged.
Diaz, Hernan vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 011486/2013,
Supreme Court - Queens, September 18, 2013, ended December 17, 2015
$25,000 Settlement
Sterlin, Jacques vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 11CV00715,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, February 9, 2011, ended August 7, 2014
$250,000 Settlement
Gomez, Manuel vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 306726/2010,
Supreme Court - Bronx, August 16, 2010, ended May 1, 2017
Administrative Closing
Grigger v. City of New York et al
Case # 12CV01708,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY
$50,000 Settlement
Amended Complaint,
Stipulation
Thompson et al v. The City of New York et al
Case # 08CV01918,
U.S. District Court - Eastern District NY