Akintoye v. City of Vancouver et al. (BCSC)
Chantler+Company and Pivot Legal Society represented an individual who was assaulted by police in a case of mistaken identity. The case considered police powers on an investigative detention, and the circumstances that justify police use of force.
Related media:
Man who claims he was assaulted by Vancouver cops seeking substantial damages (Apr. 7, 2017, Vancouver Sun)
Surrey man testifies Vancouver cops assaulted, wrongfully arrested him (Feb. 20, 2017, Vancouver Sun)
Father seeks justice against Vancouver Police (Feb. 20, 2017, Pivot Legal)
