The complaint argues that officers needlessly endangered the man and states that it will cost more than $20 million to pay for the 24/7 care he will need for the rest of his life following the ordeal.
In a text message Tuesday, West Valley City police spokesperson Roxanne Vainuku stated: “We are aware of a lawsuit filed in this case and will begin the process of reviewing it.”
According to a police report, officers thought Sivatia was suicidal and was trying to get hit by cars. Another officer, James Williams, arrived shortly after and parked south of Sivatia, but the complaint alleges that officers didn’t position their cars to block traffic from hitting Sivatia. Sivatia survived but suffered a traumatic brain injury and can no longer walk, talk, hear, move his arms or body, or work, leaving him unable to care for himself, the complaint states.
The complaint accuses Fox of federal excessive force violations for chasing Sivatia “recklessly, deliberately, and needlessly ... onto a busy, dark highway,” then using a Taser on him.
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