Snohomish County deputy files lawsuit over police dog bite
Apr 25, 2012, 12:58 PM | Updated: 2:45 pm
A Snohomish County Sheriff’s deputy is suing Lynnwood’s
police department over a police dog bite.
Deputy Marcus Dill said the attack happened while he was
helping a Lynnwood police officer and his canine partner in
2009.
According to Dill’s claim, Lynnwood Police Sgt. Jason
Valentine lost control of the dog who then bit him on the
back of his leg and wouldn’t let go. Dill needed stitches
and said that he lost time at work as a result of his
injury.
The Everett Herald reports he’s now
suing the City of Lynnwood and its police department for
$300,000.
The accused 9-year-old German shepherd, named Sandor,
retired in September and went to live with Valentine and his
family. Sandor served eight years with the city.
