2Dearborn, MI A lawsuit has been filed against Gary Lansky, a 73-year-old man accused of attacking a seven-year-old girl with a pocketknife at a playground. The girl’s family is seeking $50 million in damages.

The incident occurred at Lloyd H. Ryan Playground on October 8, 2024. Lansky is alleged to have approached Saida Mashrah and cut her throat while she played with friends.

The family’s attorney, Nabih Ayad, described Lansky’s actions as monstrous in the lawsuit filed in Wayne County Circuit Court on Wednesday. The complaint alleges that Lansky had fantasized about slashing a child’s throat prior to the attack.

After the attack, Saida was able to escape and run home despite her injuries. Responding medics found her at home receiving treatment around 3:45 PM.

Witnesses reported hear

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