2018
Federal civil-rights case filed
James Kistner filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit involving Buffalo police.
The Law / Civil Rights Archive
The Lawsuit Archive
Court records, attorney summaries, news coverage, video reports, settlement materials, and public documents related to James Kistner’s civil-rights lawsuit against Buffalo police.
Featured Outcome
$1.1 Million
The case became one of the most visible civil-rights and police misconduct matters associated with James Kistner’s public legacy.
Case Timeline
What happened?
2021
Additional proceedings and litigation
The case generated further litigation, media coverage, and public discussion.
2025
Settlement discussions and coverage
Settlement reporting and city budget impacts became part of public debate.
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Source: Investigative Post
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