LYNNWOOD—During Council Comments at the City Council Meeting on Monday, October 6, 2025, Lynnwood Councilwoman Derica Escamilla denied that her 109-pound, 2-year-old male Dogo Argentino/Boxer mix named Sumo has ever bitten anyone. She also denied that the dog has ever attacked a human.

“Just clarify,” Escamilla said, “My dog has not bit a human for the record, but there were injuries, I believe. I’ve not read the report.”

“Maybe we don’t,” Mayor Christine Frizzell said to Escamilla to stop her from speaking as a potential lawsuit against Escamilla and potentially the City of Lynnwood is underway by victims. However, Councilwoman Escamilla insisted she speak.

“No, ma’am, but it matters because I want people to know that it was from separating the dogs,” Escamilla said. “The dog has not a

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