The attorney for a woman whose son died in the custody of Riverside police after a videotaped, physical confrontation with officers filed a claim with the city on Thursday, Nov. 20, seeking at least $20 million and alleging wrongful death and excessive force.

Peter Villalobos, 27, died on June 20 at Riverside Community Hospital after officers repeatedly hit him as they say he resisted arrest. His mother, Olivia Villalobos, said in an interview in July that her son had schizophrenia but had been “weaned” off medication. The officers striking Villalobos in the video did not appear to discuss whether he might be mentally ill or sick.

“It’s certainly our belief the officers are or should have been trained in de-escalation techniques and be able to identify people who have mental disorder

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