Named in 3 known lawsuits, $50,000 total settlements.
Williams, Christian vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 22CV07838,
U.S. District Court - Southern District NY, September 29, 2022, ended June 12, 2023
$50,000 Settlement
Complaint
Description: On September 13, 2019, plaintiff Christian Williams was approached by P.O. Lazarre and Lazarre demanded Williams identify himself. Williams questioned the demand and the P.O. believed to be Lazarre said Williams was skateboarding, which he was not. Williams continued to insist he was not skateboarding and P.O.s Lazarre and Garcia physically grabbed Williams and threatened to arrist him without probable cause. In fear, Williams backed away from the officers, however, P.O. Lazarre grabbed and tasered him. Williams eventually ran away from the P.O.'s, terrified for his life. Williams was pursued by multiple officers; one officer intentionally swerved into the plaintiff with their vehicle and Williams was tackled b...
Mendoza, Leonardo vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 157520/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, August 18, 2021
James, Cornelius M. vs City of New York, et al.
Case # 155416/2021,
Supreme Court - New York, June 10, 2021