COP SUED: A co-owner of an Edmonton limousine company has filed a $1.1-million lawsuit against a city cop, the chief of police, Northlands, the Edmonton Oilers and others after alleging he was maliciously arrested and assaulted.
According to a Feb. 27 statement of claim, James Allan Korchinski, of Blue Sky Limousines, alleges Const. Sam Najmeddine developed an animosity toward him and used his police powers against him for an improper purpose.
Korchinski claims he was providing transportation for a private party at Lux Steakhouse on Feb. 27, 2007, and was lawfully in the premises when Najmeddine told him to leave and threatened him with arrest for trespassing.
After leaving and then coming back in after being assured he was authorized to be there, Korchinski alleges he was handcuffed in front of customers by Najmeddine, who only released him when told by management to desist.
On Sept. 14, 2007, Korchinski said he was at Rexall Place in his Hummer limousine and trying to go to a designated parking area when an employee tried to block him and he drove into her hand while clearing the intersection.
He alleges Najmeddine arrested him for assault with a weapon and then released him on an undertaking with a condition that he abstain from going to Rexall Place.
Korchinski claims he had the condition amended, but says it was not entered into the police computer system.
On Dec. 5, 2007, he went to an Oilers game, where he alleges Najmeddine grabbed him, put him in cuffs, assaulted him and then “paraded” him through the club lounge.
Korchinski alleges he was injured and suffered damage to his reputation and business, as well as mental anguish, humiliation and symptoms of post-traumatic stress.
He claims Najmeddine was working for the Oilers and Northlands as security and therefore they, as well as the police chief, are liable for Najmeddine’s alleged actions.
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