The parents of Doug Martin have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Oakland, California, several police officers, and an ambulance company, according to the legal filing.
The lawsuit alleges that excessive force used by police and a delay in medical care led to Martin's death last year. The legal action claims that the combination of law enforcement conduct and a failure by the ambulance company to provide timely intervention were substantial factors in the incident.
Martin, a former All-Pro NFL running back who spent the majority of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Oakland Raiders, was 36 years old. The lawsuit seeks to hold the named defendants accountable for the circumstances surrounding his passing in October 2025.
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