Family of man killed on MAX train files wrongful death lawsuit against TriMet [Video]

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) – A family is now suing TriMet after a father of two was killed on a MAX train, saying his death could’ve been prevented.

In the six-page wrongful death lawsuit, the family of Michael Brady claims TriMet officials knew about the ongoing violence on the trains and knew about it long before Brady was killed, but they didn’t do enough to prevent it.

In March, 51-year-old Brady was stabbed to death on a MAX train while riding home from work to have dinner with his wife and children. Portland police say Brady didn’t know the man who killed him and it was a random attack.

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The suspect, Shondel Larkin, was arrested at the scene and is facing second-degree and unlawful use of a weapon charges.

Now, Brady’s family …