Man sues Michigan State Police after K9 dog attack went on nearly 4 minutes when he wasn't resisting By Charlie Langton and David Komer online producer Published One trooper is already facing charges - but the lawsuit is demanding more accountability. Man sues Michigan State Police after K9 dog attack A man is suing the Michigan State Police saying officers allowed a K9 police dog -- to attack him for nearly four minutes although he says he was not resisting arrest. FOX 2: "They sicced the dog on you?" "Yes," said Robert Gilliam. Gilliam said on Nov. 13, 2020, after fleeing the police, then hitting a tree in Lansing, Michigan State Police canine handler, Parker Surbrook sicced his dog on him.