An El Paso County sheriff’s deputy is suing the man who attacked him on a Calhan driveway last year, citing ongoing mental stress and physical suffering stemming from a violent struggle. 
Deputy Jeffrey Schulz filed a lawsuit in June, three months after David “Dean” Goss was sentenced to serve four years in prison.
An El Paso County jury convicted Goss, 55, on six of seven counts at his March trial. He was accused of knocking Schulz to the ground on June 16, 2011 and beating him with the deputy’s handheld radio.
The fight reportedly ended when Schulz’s gun discharged and hit Goss in the abdomen. Goss later recovered from his wounds.
Schulz, a 12-year veteran, testified at trial that Goss grew belligerent and lunged at him when the deputy responded to his property after a woman called 911 and reported that Goss behaved aggressively toward her and her friends when they inadvertently trespassed on his land while searching for a competing sod farm.
Attorneys for Goss tried to persuade the jury that Schulz concocted details of the fight to conceal an unnecessary use of force.
The lawsuit, filed by the Gasper Law Group of Colorado Springs, says Schulz suffered “disability and physical impairment” and requires ongoing care for injuries to his head, neck and back.
The suit also cites “mental anguish,” embarrassment and loss of income.
Deputy sues for injuries incurred while on duty? Don’t think this is going to fly.
rightswatcher, why not? What other time would a cop get assaulted then on duty? People sue cops if the cop does something wrong while on duty. Why shouldn’t the cop be able to sue for something done to him while on duty?
The county would pay for his basic medical bills, but not for ongoing pain and suffering or stuff like that. He has a right to recover that.
Pain and suffering ? the farmer will spend 5 years in jail over this and that’s not a high enough bar ???why not take every last penny he has because i’m sure this was the most traumatic call he ever got called out to. cops are worse then lawyers these days…
So the guy yells at someone for trespassing on his property, then she calls 911. Cop shows up, gets in a wrestling match and loses. So he shoots the guy, sends him to prison, now sues him? This cop SHOULD be embarrassed. I’m sure his mental anguish comes from the teasing from his fellow officers. Whats next? State gonna take his farm because he couldn’t pay his property tax? Farmer would have been better off shooting the trespassers! This whole situation would make a great Jerry Springer episode.
TO: copsbeatpeople……well then, the next time you’re attacked or in danger please call your neighborhood farmer.
Will do ! alot more reliable and doesn’t steal from me or beat me mainly just grows things ! BTW incase you haven’t been watching turn on the news im sure there will another robbery or killing again tonight in colorado springs.Does anyone honestly feel safer these days around the cops or otherwise ?
How soon we forget about the cops how helped the firemen fight the fire in Mountain Shawdows. Doing so without protective gear and armed with garden hoses. Anyone stupid enough to attack a deputy/police officer, deserves what he gets.
Glen .. well said.
Anyone stupid enough to fight a forest fire armed with just a garden hose deserves what they get…I’m sure the county will be paying they’re medical bills in the future for their foolishness.
Good for Deputy Schulz. I hope he wins this suit and costs Goss everything he owns. Jason: If you only knew what police officers did to protect the community by saving lives and property, you wouldn’t be so quick to hide behind your computer and criticize.
Way to go Barney. Goober and I are pulling for you.
What a freak’n sissy. I’m sure his suffering is from his peers hanging diapers in his locker.
Wait a minute. Barney, how did you get ammo in your gun? You know it is supposed to be unloaded at all times for your protection!
If he had no shame in filing the suit[poor guy],I doubt if his co workers are razzing him[as they should],in fact,they are probably hoping he wins,then they can all get rich by doing their jobs!
I hope he wins and takes whatever the farmer with anger management problems has left.
well, i just looked in on this co. newspaper. i am shocked to see how many ignorant people write in supporting the on going fraud [civil rico] committed by our govt employees
Jason you are a complete and ignorant Moron, the cops were ordered to go to the fire with what they had on at that very moment!! I hope one day when someone is kicking your sorry a$$ you don’t call and expect a cop to cone save your ungrateful but.
Good for you Jeff!! You should have EVERY right as the citizens we protect to sue someone that causes pain and suffering!
GET THAT PEOPLE? Deputies and Officers are a part of this community just as you are and have the same rights as you do. We go beyond just being a part of the community, we do the best we can to also protect those of you who live in this community. You complain a lot, but who do you call when it is said and done? the cops.
For all of you saying his co-workers are teasing him and worse … guess again. Jeff is highly intelligent, caring and professional on duty at all times. We love and support him.
Nick, you country hillbilly! Spell check works wonders and solidifies your point. Now quit defending Barney. Lol
The penalty for stupid is often death, fighting with a deputy is super stupid, he is lucky to be alive. I hope he loses his farm. as for the people that were looking for a farm that sold sod, you give them directions, not hell. He is a sociopath and belongs in jail with people just like himself.
Hmmm possible on going injuries and medical problems because of that incident? Workmans Comp only covers so much. Yes he is entitled to sue, his job title does not prevent that. As would some of the not too bright bozo’s here would sue at the drop of a hat for a small boo boo in their bobo. Yep sue to cover those costs. They should not be incurred by the deputy. Farmer is where he should be for his crime.
well look like the cops win again let the cops beat u and kill people and they get a slap on the wrist wow thats are great law for u