Michael Kenyon, who suffered severe burns after Phoenix police officers pinned him face-down on scorching pavement during a July arrest, has filed a notice of claim seeking $15.5 million. Kenyon's attorneys argue that the city's actions have caused him lifelong pain and suffering.
A man who suffered third-degree burns across much of his body after Phoenix officers pinned him face-down on the scorching-hot pavement has taken the first step to file a federal lawsuit against the city.Michael Kenyon and his attorneys filed an official notice of claim on December 30.The claim said Kenyon will settle the case for $15,530,000 or he will sue the city in federal court.“Michael is 30 years old. At an average life expectancy, he should live another 42 years.
I didn’t do anything.” “Phoenix police are demonstrating an utter disregard for human life over and over again,” said Bobby DiCello, one of Kenyon’s attorneys, during a previous interview with ABC15. “This young man was burned to the third degree because his skin was cooked on asphalt.”In police records, officers said Kenyon struggled with their officers.
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