Zachary J. Lavender

Lawsuits

Named in 3 known lawsuits, $280,000 total settlements.

Walker, Attim vs City of Ny, et al.
Case # 812842/2023E, Supreme Court - Bronx, August 22, 2023, ended February 21, 2024
$45,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On April 6, 2023, police officer Zachary Lavender (Sheild No. 26451) and other police officers, absent of an arrest warrant, approached plaintiff, stopped, searched, grabbed, assaulted, battered, and detained plaintiff in an aggressive and excessive manner.

Estrada, Anthony vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 032534/2019E, Supreme Court - Bronx, October 24, 2019, ended September 23, 2022
$175,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On December 27, 2014 near 1360 Plimpton Ave, Bronx, NY, Plaintiff was lawfully walking upon a sidewalk when he observed unidentified individuals following him in vehicles. Being frightened, he entered 1360 Plimpton Ave, and into Apt 1F. Plaintiff closed the door but defendants followed Plaintiff and entered the apartment whereat plaintiff was detained and arrested. Defendants arrested plaintiff by making false accusations he was in possession of weapons. Defendants initiated and continued a prosecution of Plaintiff accusing him of Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Firearm. Defendants maliciously provide false information to the prosecutors of the criminal action against Plaintiff thereby causing him to suffer...

Reed, Gregory, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 301277/2014, Supreme Court - Bronx, March 7, 2014, ended December 16, 2014
$60,000 Settlement