A Neepawa, Manitoba, man has filed a lawsuit against the RCMP, claiming officers used excessive force during a well-being check at his home, resulting in a severe spinal cord injury. The lawsuit, filed on March 5 in the Court of King’s Bench in Brandon, accuses three officers—Const. Eric Unrau, Const. David Lisoway, and Sgt. David Taggart—of acting with “wanton disregard” for his safety and alleges they planned the attack.
The plaintiff suffered paralysis, severe pain, and a two-month hospital stay following the April 24, 2023, incident. The lawsuit states that officers arrived at his home under the Mental Health Act after his mother reported a suicidal text message. The plaintiff denies he was resisting arrest and claims Unrau tackled him, pressed a knee into his back, and lifted a baton under his neck, rendering him unconscious. The lawsuit further alleges officers ignored his injuries and prevented doctors from providing proper care.
The man, a former auto mechanic, now suffers from chronic pain, nerve damage, and incontinence, impacting his ability to work. He is seeking damages for medical costs, lost income, and emotional distress. The lawsuit accuses the RCMP and the Attorney General of Canada of negligence, defamation, harassment, and malicious persecution. No criminal charges were ever filed against the plaintiff.
Source: Swifteradio.com
