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Patrick Buchanan v. Greenfield Police Department and Chief Robert Haigh, Jr.
Date: 05-07-2022
Case Number:
Judge: Not Available
Court: Superior Court, Hampshire County, Massachusetts
Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael G. McDonough and Tim Ryan
Defendant's Attorney: Erica Brody and Leonard Henry Kesten
Plaintiff was the only Black officer in the Greenfield Police Department.
He claimed he was denied promotion because of his race.
“Mr. Buchanan appreciates the hard work the jury did and is gratified someone sees it the same way he did,†Ryan said by phone. “We appreciate the hard work. These are never easy trials and I think the jury was fairly clear that they viewed this was racially motivated from the get-go.â€
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What was the outcome of Patrick Buchanan v. Greenfield Police Department and Chie...?
The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $92,930 in lost back wages and $350,000 for emotional distress. “Mr. Buchanan appreciates the hard work the jury did and is gratified someone sees it the same way he did,†Ryan said by phone. “We appreciate the hard work. These are never easy trials and I think the jury was fairly clear that they viewed this was racially motivated from the get-go.â€
Which court heard Patrick Buchanan v. Greenfield Police Department and Chie...?
This case was heard in Superior Court, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. The presiding judge was Not Available.
Who were the attorneys in Patrick Buchanan v. Greenfield Police Department and Chie...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Michael G. McDonough and Tim Ryan. Defendant's attorney: Erica Brody and Leonard Henry Kesten.
When was Patrick Buchanan v. Greenfield Police Department and Chie... decided?
This case was decided on May 7, 2022.