A lawyer has filed a petition to sue the Oklahoma County Jail in connection with a man's death in June.An attorney for Lorez Chambers, who died June 19, alleges that Chambers sustained his injuries while in custody at the jail.Police said Chambers was seen June 9 making sexual gestures and appeared to be under the influence in the backyard of a private residence at 1840 NW 10th St.Police said there was a brief struggle with Chambers, and two witnesses stepped in to help the officer.Chambers was taken to the Oklahoma County Jail, where he was evaluated by a nurse as part of a routine medical screening before he was booked. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and was never booked into the jail, according to police.Rand C. Eddy of Mulinix Edwards Rosell & Goerke filed a petition to sue the Oklahoma County Jail and the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners in connection with Chambers' "wrongful death."A news conference with family members will be held Friday at the Oklahoma Capitol.

A lawyer has filed a petition to sue the Oklahoma County Jail in connection with a man's death in June.

An attorney for Lorez Chambers, who died June 19, alleges that Chambers sustained his injuries while in custody at the jail.

Police said Chambers was seen June 9 making sexual gestures and appeared to be under the influence in the backyard of a private residence at 1840 NW 10th St.

Police said there was a brief struggle with Chambers, and two witnesses stepped in to help the officer.

Chambers was taken to the Oklahoma County Jail, where he was evaluated by a nurse as part of a routine medical screening before he was booked. He was taken to an area hospital for treatment and was never booked into the jail, according to police.

Rand C. Eddy of Mulinix Edwards Rosell & Goerke filed a petition to sue the Oklahoma County Jail and the Oklahoma County Board of Commissioners in connection with Chambers' "wrongful death."

A news conference with family members will be held Friday at the Oklahoma Capitol.