Filed on October 24, 2024, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Wisconsin, this complaint details a civil rights lawsuit brought by 22-year-old Ian Cuypers against the City of Superior and three of its police officers: Justin Taylor, Taylor Gaard, and Sgt. Matthew Brown. The suit, filed by attorneys from the People’s Law Office, alleges that on February 28, 2024, Cuypers was unlawfully tased and arrested during a minor traffic stop while working as a DoorDash driver in Superior, Wisconsin.

The complaint asserts that officers used excessive force, failed to intervene, and later filed false charges to cover up their misconduct. Cuypers was acquitted at trial in July 2024. The document describes physical pain, PTSD, job loss, and relocation to Colorado as resulting harms. The case seeks compensatory and punitive damages, attorney fees, and accountability from the City of Superior for the conduct of its officers.