Lawsuit filed against Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
The Brief
- A Florida man who was set on fire at a gas station has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, alleging the agency used excessive resources to target bikers for minor traffic violations.
- Officials said motorcycle rider Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga, then 26, was tased while he was soaked with gasoline back in 2022, and burns now cover 75% of his body.
- Records state Barreto-Baerga is looking for monetary compensation for damages, cost disbursements, pre-and post-judgment interest, and attorney fees from all the parties involved. Attorneys also demanded a jury trial.
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man who was set on fire at a gas station has filed a lawsuit against the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, alleging the agency used excessive resources to target bikers for minor traffic violations.
Officials said motorcycle rider Jean Louis Barreto-Baerga, then 26, was tased while he was soaked with gasoline back in 2022, and burns now cover 75% of his body. …