 Yagman, who characterized the incident as an example of police brutality, claimed Tabatabainejad was the only person who was asked to show ID.A November 22, 2006 article in the "Los Angeles Times" reported that Yagman had said on November 21 that he was no longer representing Tabatabainejad.On January 17, 2007, Tabatabainejad filed a federal lawsuit alleging the campus officers used excessive force, and that they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.