By Liz Kellar | Staff Writer The family of a man fatally shot by law enforcement during a confrontation last year has filed a lawsuit in federal court. Attorney Patrick Dwyer said the civil suit on behalf of the family and estate of Gabriel Strickland, which he expected to serve on the county Monday, is less about financial compensation and more about pushing for police reform. The suit names the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, Grass Valley Police Department, and Wellpath — which provides medical services at the county jail — as defendants, demands a jury trial and requests $10 million. “The family of Gabriel Strickland does not seek vengeance against anyone,” Dwyer said. “Quite the contrary. The family hopes that the lawsuit leads to positive changes in Nevada County and throughout California regarding the treatment of the mentally disabled.”