A minor’s rights are at the center of a legal battle in Michigan, where allegations of excessive force and false arrest have been brought against local law enforcement. The complaint was filed by L.D., a minor represented by his brother Nicolas Olsson, on December 1, 2025, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan against Mecosta County and deputies Jason Losinski and S. Martin.
The lawsuit arises from an incident on January 29, 2024, when L.D., then a twelve-year-old student with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at Chippewa Hills Intermediate School in Remus, Michigan, was allegedly subjected to excessive force by Deputy Losinski. According to the complaint, L.D. was taking a nap under a classroom table when Losinski arrived and forcibly pulled him out without any prior communication. It is claimed that Losinski bent L.D.’s wrist backward painfully while pulling him to his feet and escorting him to the principal’s office, despite L.D.’s protests about the pain he was experiencing.
Furthermore, it is alleged that both deputies brought baseless criminal charges against L.D. for resisting arrest and disturbing the peace—charges that were later dismissed due to lack of probable cause. The plaintiff contends that these actions violated L.D.’s Fourth Amendment rights under the U.S. Constitution, which protect individuals from unreasonable searches and seizures and excessive force.
The plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages exceeding $75,000 for each count of alleged misconduct by the defendants. The counts include violation of constitutional rights through excessive force and false arrest by Deputies Losinski and Martin, as well as assault and battery claims specifically against Losinski. Additionally, Mecosta County is accused of failing to adequately train its officers in handling situations involving minors with educational or emotional disorders.
Represented by Christopher Trainor & Associates—specifically attorneys Christopher J. Trainor, Shawn C. Cabot, and Krystina R. Doss—the plaintiff demands a jury trial to address these grievances. The case underscores ongoing concerns about law enforcement practices in schools and their impact on vulnerable populations like children with disabilities.
Source: 225cv279_LD_v_Mecosta_County_Complaint_Western_District_of_Michigan.pdf
