Leon Davis Death: Family Sues City | Seattle News

Seattle News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A $50 million wrongful death claim has been filed by the family of Leon Davis, a 27-year-old who died in March after being restrained face-down for over 25 minutes while experiencing alcohol withdrawal. Medical examiners ruled his death a homicide, and his family blames prolonged police and hospital restraint — despite him seeking medical help. They’re demanding release of withheld body cam footage, arguing delays deepen their pain and damage public trust. Federal Way police say they responded to an assault report and found Davis already on the ground. An independent investigation is…