KANSAS CITY, Kan. —

The family of Charles Adair has asked Wyandotte County for a $25 million settlement after the death of the 50-year-old in the Wyandotte County Detention Center this summer.

The request is included in a notice of intent to file a lawsuit filed Monday by Adair’s family attorney Ben Crump. Advertisement

The letter sent to the Unified Government of Wyandotte County claims excessive force by Wyandotte County deputy Richard Fatherley, bystanders’ liability, improper training and alleges Adair’s wrongful death.

“This proposal is founded on the substantial evidence indicating that Charles Adair met his demise due to the actions of individuals who were obligated to safeguard him, without any justification whatsoever,” the letter said.

On July 5, Adair died after Wyando

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