Calgary, AB (Vancouver Province) – The family of Jason Doan, who died after he was shot with a Taser in Red Deer, Alta., is suing three Mounties, the health region and hospital and the firm that makes the weapon for wrongful death.
The suit seeks $1.7 million for loss of income, love, care and guidance.
Doan, 28, was apparently smashing vehicle windows when police were called on Aug. 10, 2006. After a short chase, officers subdued Doan and a Taser was used. Doan went into a coma and died Aug. 30.
Named as defendants are Const. Chris Kosack, Const. Bea Kiziak, Const. Jason Vedder, Tony Makowski — a civilian who the suit alleges was involved in the incident — along with the David Thompson Health Region, the Red Deer
Regional Hospital, Dr. Regina Donnelly, Dr. Sepehr Javaheri and paramedics Adam Erickson and Everette Wendy. Also being sued is Taser International Inc., the company that makes the conducted-energy weapon.
The suit, filed Aug. 26, alleges that during the arrest, Doan was also kicked, hit and punched multiple times in the head and ribs before the Taser was used.
“After the third hit with the [Taser], Jason Wayne Doan was handcuffed and non-responsive,” say the documents.
A public inquiry into Doan’s death has been scheduled for December.
Statement of defence papers have not yet been filed.
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