It has been a year since California state parole agent Albert Pulido was bitten by an El Segundo police dog during a search for a parolee but it was last Friday when he decided to file a lawsuit claiming excessive force, state civil rights violations, battery and negligence against the El Segundo Police Department.
On July 8, 2002, Pulido asked the El Segundo Police to assist in the search for a parolee on Maple Avenue. During the search, the police dog was released and bit Pulido. The extent of the injuries was not described in the lawsuit but does claim that Pulido was seriously injured.
Although Pulido did not initially oppose the use of the K9 unit, the suit contends that "the release of the dog was unnecessary and constituted excessive force."
El Segundo Police Capt. Mitch Tavera said there was no comment at this time.
The suit does not specify how much money Pulido is asking for but it does state that he seeks compensation and punitive damages.
Pulido's lawyers were not available for comment.
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