911 called for help after man found experiencing diabetic seizure -- Police help by tasering man 11 times

[...] On April 9, 2009, Lassi's roommate called 911 after finding Lassi on the floor foaming from the mouth in what records describe as a diabetic seizure. Paramedics from La Grange Park, as well as police from the village and Brookfield arrived at the apartment a short time later.

The lawsuit alleged that, as officers helped paramedics move an unresponsive Lassi, his arm flailed and struck an officer. Lassi was restrained and immobilized when La Grange Park officer Darren Pedota fired the Taser at Lassi and "electrocuted him 11 times," court records show.

In a previous interview, Keen said Lassi suffered a host of issues, including "emotional stress," neurological and muscle damage and diminished quality of life. Attorneys for the villages acknowledged Pedota used the Taser, but denied the number of shots or time duration. Brookfield and its officers were sued based on an alleged failure to intervene on Lassi's behalf. [...]