In court docs, obtained by TMZ, Kassahun s family says that Kennedy, 36, knocked him onto the ground, and then continued to hit him once he was down.
The docs say that Kassahun s estate is asking for damages of more than $50,000.
KENNEDY CHARGED
Kennedy, a well-known skater who appeared on MTV’s Rob Dyrdek’s Fantasy Factory, was charged with first-degree murder on Monday.
The skater was initially arrested on assault charges before Kassahun died of his injuries.
He could face up to life in prison if convicted.
It s unclear what led to the alleged fight between Kennedy and Kassahun, but social media posts show that the pair appear to have been friends at one point.