TACOMA (AP) — The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.
Seattle lawyer James Bible, who represents Manuel Ellis’ family in the legal action, announced the filing of a tort claim against Tacoma — a precursor to a lawsuit — outside Tacoma City Hall with Ellis’ mother and other family members, The Seattle Times reported.
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