EVERETT — The family of Niles Meservey, the man shot to death by Everett police last year behind the Chuckwagon Inn, today filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Everett in Snohomish County Superior Court.
Meservey, 51, was killed during a June 10 drunken driving stop by Everett police officer Troy Meade. Meade is charged with manslaughter.
Meservey’s daughter, Tanda Louden, already filed a claim for damages with the city for up to $15 million. The lawsuit filed today is the next step in the legal proceedings.
The claim doesn’t specify the amount of damages sought.
“The majority of police do their job well, but when they don’t do their job well and don’t follow the rules, they should be held accountable just like anyone else.” said Paul Luvera, a Seattle attorney representing Meservey’s family.
“The police department and the city have a responsibility to ensure their staff is properly trained and prepared to carry out their duties,” Luvera said. “This case calls into question the training of Everett police officers in the use of deadly force.”
On the advice of attorneys, Everett police so far have refused to discuss the case.
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