Man Killed at EV Station, City Sued for $40M
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Lefonts family files $40M claim against city after fatal stabbing at Downey library
The family of a 68-year-old man, Reinaldo Jesus Lefonts, has filed a $40 million claim against the city of Downey following his fatal stabbing while charging his electric vehicle at a station outside the city library. The incident, which occurred on September 13, 2025, involved Giovanni Navarro, a homeless man with multiple prior convictions, including weapons charges and threats.
The claim alleges that paramedics failed to provide timely aid or transport Lefonts to a hospital, leading to his death at the scene. The library parking lot was known for crime involving homeless individuals, and city officials had discussed homeless safety concerns just weeks earlier. Navarro had been arrested for trespassing in the same lot less than a day before the stabbing.
The familys attorney argues that the city ignored clear dangers and is seeking $35 million in general damages and $5 million for economic losses. Navarro faces murder charges, with a pretrial hearing set for April 2.
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