Eric Baker’s Family Files $2 Million Claim Against Mesa
The family of Eric Baker, who died after an encounter with Mesa police officers near Dobson Road and University Drive, has filed a $2 million claim against the City of Mesa. They allege that excessive force used by officers caused…
Phoenix, AZ, October 20, 2026 —
The family of Eric Baker has filed a $2 million claim against the City of Mesa, alleging that excessive force by police officers caused his death. Baker died after an encounter with Mesa police near Dobson Road and University Drive. The Maricopa County Medical Examiner later confirmed a ruling that his death was a homicide.
The claim is an allegation by Baker’s family. The information provided does not describe the encounter, identify the officers involved or specify what actions the family says constituted excessive force. It also does not give the date of the encounter or the date the claim was filed.
The medical examiner’s homicide ruling is a separate finding reported in the account. No additional details were provided about the ruling, including its timing or the circumstances considered by the examiner. The account does not state whether the City of Mesa has responded to the claim or whether the claim has led to a lawsuit or other legal proceeding.
The $2 million figure is the amount of the claim filed against the city; no further information was provided about how that amount was calculated or what stage the matter has reached. The available information also does not include statements from the city, police department, medical examiner or family beyond the allegation described. Further details about the encounter, the claim and any response from the city were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Mitchell Koch on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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