Lucky Phounsy, 32, died a few days after his 2015 arrest.
A San Diego federal jury returned a $85-million verdict against the county this week, finding in favor of the family of a man who died after sheriff’s deputies restrained him during his 2015 arrest in Santee.Lucky Phounsy’s family sued the county, alleging several violations including excessive force, negligence and wrongful death. The verdict came Tuesday after nearly a day of deliberations.
The Sheriff’s Department issued a statement Wednesday, saying it is aware of the verdict and appreciated the jury’s work on the case. The verdict “reflects the value that the San Diego community places on the loss of a husband and father like Lucky Phounsy,” said attorney Timothy Scott, who also represented the family at trial.
Phounsy called 911 to report that someone was trying to harm him. Deputies arrived, and Phounsy grew “frightened and confused” when they tried to handcuff him, the suit contends.
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