Judge Adelman Rules in Favor of John Huber’s Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Kyle Rittenhouse and Others

A federal judge in Wisconsin has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the father of Anthony Huber, one of two men shot and killed by Kyle Rittenhouse during a protest in 2020, can proceed against Rittenhouse, police officers and others.

John Huber, Anthony Huber’s father, filed the lawsuit in 2021, accusing officers of allowing for a dangerous situation that violated his son’s constitutional rights and resulted in his death. The lawsuit also accuses Rittenhouse of “conspiring with law enforcement to cause harm to protestors.”

U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman on Wednesday dismissed motions filed by both government defendants and Rittenhouse, who sought to have the lawsuit dismissed on grounds of insufficient evidence and failure to state a claim. Judge Adelman ruled that the lawsuit could proceed, citing the allegations of a conspiracy to deprive protestors of their civil rights and due-process claims.

The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages from Rittenhouse, police officers, and other defendants. It also seeks to hold them accountable for their alleged role in the events leading up to the shooting.

The case is ongoing and a trial date has not yet been set. It is unclear at this time what the outcome of the case will be. However, the ruling by Judge Adelman is a significant step forward in the legal process and could potentially lead to justice for the Huber family.