A man who was injured and the family of a protester who died after being shot allegedly by Kyle Rittenhouse during demonstrations in Kenosha over the summer are now seeking $20 million in damages from the Wisconsin city, its county and law enforcement.
Gaige Grosskreutz, 26, and the parents of Anthony Huber announced their intent to sue in recently issued claim notices, which typically precede lawsuits against local governments, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported.
"We believe there was some level of negligence on behalf of the city and county," Grosskreutz’s attorney, Kimberly Motley, told the newspaper.
Joseph Rosenbaum, also a protester, was killed in the shooting as well.
Both claim notices, which were obtained by WTMJ, allege that "Kyle Rittenhouse, a minor from out of state, illegally armed with an assault rifle, was allowed – by the Kenosha Police and Kenosha Sheriff’s Department – to roam the streets, threatening numerous civilians and ultimately shooting three people."
Grosskreutz’s document states that he has "suffered significant permanent physical damage, pain and suffering, loss of income and future earnings" following the Aug. 25 shooting.
"Mr. Grosskreutz was in Kenosha for the purpose of providing basic medical assistance to persons who were out that night protesting the shooting of Jacob Blake," it also says. "There was no justification for Gaige to be shot at point blank range by Kyle Rittenhouse."
The document written on behalf of Huber’s parents states that he "lost his life to protect innocent civilians" and they, in turn, have "suffered damages on their own behalf, including for the loss of companionship of their son."
"After Rittenhouse had already shot and killed one person, Anthony selflessly tried to disarm him and was killed himself," it adds.
Both documents were issued against "the City of Kenosha, Kenosha County, the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department, Police Chief [Daniel] Miskinis, Sheriff [David] Beth, and as-yet unknown employees or former employees" of the city and its law enforcement – and each seek $10 million in compensation.
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