Christophe Leonard

Lawsuits

Named in 2 known lawsuits, $7,500 total settlements.

Gavillan, Sammy vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 027935/2018E, Supreme Court - Bronx, July 19, 2018
Complaint
Description: On April 24, 2017, plaintiff was operating his car when defendant PO Leonard, without provocation, reasonable suspicion or probable cause, approached, assaulted and battered him, including by kicking him in the head and body and by putting his hands inside his rectum. Plaintiff, without probable cause, was then arrested and charged with obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest and occupying multiple seats in a transit facility. Defendant PO also falsely claimed that plaintiff was operating a motor vehicle with tinted rear windows. All charges against plaintiff were later dismissed.

Martinez, Jesus, et al. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 030744/2017E, Supreme Court - Bronx, November 16, 2017, ended October 15, 2020
$7,500 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On February 11, 2017, defendant NYPD officers Michael Remy and Christopher Leonard, along with unnamed defendant NYPD officers entered plaintiff's apartment in the Bronx and proceeded to unlawfully assault and batter plaintiff, causing severe physical injuries and mental distress.