Former Mayor Castaneda sues village on July 26, 2013

From Village of Brockport board meeting minutes 08/05/13:

 

Notice of Claim filed by M.C. Castañeda V Village of Brockport – insurance

attorney reviewing – Mayor Blackman shared that on July 26, 2013 former Mayor Connie Castañeda filed a lawsuit against the Village of Brockport in respect to the official misconduct and falsifyingbusiness records charges against her that were dismissed by Ogden Court Judge David Murante in June. The damages and injuries claimed include: false arrest, abuse of process, humiliation, damage to reputation, loss of elected office, attorney’s fees, out of pocket expenses, aggravation and the value of time wasted by the prosecution. 

 

 Mayor Blackman said as with all claims against a municipality, this one has been turned over to the Village’s insurance broker and the insurance carrier and its attorneys for handling. This does not involve the Village Attorney. It is because of lawsuits like this that municipalities carry insurance. 

 

Editor's note: Mayor Castaneda was found guilty August 14, 2013 by a jury in the Town Of Ogden court of the code violations of which she was accused. She is to appear on September 24, 2013 for sentencing. How her guilty verdict will affect her lawsuit is unknown at the present time.