- Oct 8, 2021
Case Against NYPD for Fatal Shooting of Clients’ Dog, Lola, Survives Summary Judgment Motion
BLH successfully opposed a summary judgment motion seeking to prevent trial in a tragic case against NYPD Officers who shot and killed BLH clients’ dog, Lola. Mr. Azurdia fell asleep while in the process of retrieving cab fare from his apartment after leaving his ID with the driver as collateral. The driver called the police and Officers Germain and Toribio arrived at Plaintiffs’ apartment door and knocked. When Mr. Azurdia opened the door with his dog Lola by his side, Offic
