Two Minnesota women have filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit alleging that Eagan police officers and Dakota County correctional officers failed to provide medical care to a man who suffered a fatal stroke while in custody.

The complaint, filed October 9 in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota, states that 50-year-old postal worker Kingsley Fifi Bimpong died after officers ignored clear and visible signs of a medical emergency during a traffic stop and subsequent detention at the Dakota County Jail in November 2024.

According to the filing, Bimpong was driving home from work on the night of November 16, 2024, when Eagan police stopped him for erratic driving. The officers noted that he appeared disoriented, unable to answer questions, and had trouble standing or speaking. Despite these signs, the lawsuit claims the officers chose to arrest him instead of obtaining medical assistance.

The lawsuit names Eagan Sergeant Joseph Moseng and Officers Martin Jensen and Liam O’Shea. It alleges that Jensen, who was certified as a Drug Recognition Evaluator, failed to follow his training and neglected to take Bimpong’s vital signs. Body camera footage reportedly shows that officers discussed the possibility of a stroke before taking Bimpong first to the police department and then to the county jail.

Bimpong arrived at the Dakota County Jail shortly after 1 a.m. on November 17. The complaint alleges that jail officers immediately observed that he could not stand on his own, dragged one leg, and was unable to communicate. Surveillance footage cited in the filing shows that he was placed in a holding cell where he collapsed several times and was later seen lying on the floor, at times reaching toward the door as if for help.

For over three hours, correctional officers reportedly logged routine well-being checks as “Inmate and Cell OK,” even as Bimpong’s condition deteriorated. When staff finally entered his cell, he was unresponsive, cold to the touch, and foaming at the mouth. He was transported to a hospital and later declared brain dead. His family decided to remove him from life support on November 19, 2024.

The complaint further accuses Dakota County of maintaining unconstitutional policies and practices that contributed to Bimpong’s death. A Minnesota Department of Corrections investigation found that jail officers were not current on required first aid and CPR certifications and failed to perform mandatory medical screenings during intake. The plaintiffs argue that the county’s lack of training and oversight created a pattern of deliberate indifference to the medical needs of detainees.

Bimpong, a lawful permanent resident originally from Ghana, had no criminal record and had worked for the U.S. Postal Service since 2016. His family states that he left work early that night after complaining of a headache and vision problems, symptoms later confirmed as early indicators of a hemorrhagic stroke.

The plaintiffs, serving as co-trustees for Bimpong’s next of kin, are seeking one hundred million dollars in damages and a court order requiring policy reforms to ensure that individuals in custody receive immediate medical attention when showing signs of distress.

The case is currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.