Parents of NFL star Doug Martin allege 'excessive force' by Oakland police in wrongful death lawsuit
Key takeaways
- The lawsuit, filed Tuesday in the Northern District of California, also claims that the paramedics dispatched during the incident contributed to Martin’s death by failing to “provide timely medical care.”
- The city of Oakland, several police officers and emergency medical service provider Flanck USA/Northern California were named as defendants.
- Martin died last October in a hospital following his arrest by Oakland police officers responding to reports of a break-in at a residence.
Oakland Raiders running back Doug Martin warms up before a game against the Indianapolis Colts on Oct. 28, 2018. (D. Ross Cameron / Associated Press) By Chuck Schilken Staff Writer Follow June 26, 2026 2:57 PM PT 3 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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The parents of late NFL running back Doug Martin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit alleging that police officers used “excessive force” in trying to subdue the two-time Pro Bowl selection while he was “experiencing a mental health crisis” last October.