"When the State finally released its autopsy findings, officials outrageously contended that Anton’s bipolar disorder was a contributing cause of death, as opposed to the law enforcement officers’ brutal actions in chasing, tasing, and pinning Anton down under hundreds of pounds of weight for six minutes until he lost consciousness and stopped breathing," the lawsuit states.
The complaint alleges law enforcement "improperly influenced" the medical examiner.
The lawsuit points to a supplemental Maryland State Police report which included discussion with the medical examiner that "Black's neck looked good" as proof they "wished to rule out evidence of physical violence and asphyxiation by police."