On about Nov. 27 or 29, 2010, Woodson experienced problems with his blood sugar and called out to his wife. He was confused and disoriented due to his unstable blood sugar, according to the lawsuit.

Family members could not help Woodson with his blood sugar that day, so they called paramedics at about 8 p.m. The lawsuit states that four medical personnel responded in 12 minutes. An estimated nine Alabaster police officers also arrived. Medical personnel administered intravenous fluids to Woodson, who was slamming his hands down on a kitchen table during his disorientation and confusion, according to the lawsuit.

The complaint alleges that Snead and Lee tried to place Woodson under arrest for resisting arrest during the medical treatment.

"As this was happening, Mr. Woodson's family and the paramedics told the police that he was having a diabetic fit," according to the lawsuit. "Mr. Woodson was having a medical emergency and was not resisting arrest."

The complaint claims that Snead told one of Woodson's granddaughters to get back or he would use a Taser on her.

"Mr. Woodson, while handcuffed, stood up from the kitchen table and Officer Snead and Officer Lee violently slammed Mr. Woodson to the ground" and caused "substantial pain" to him, according to the lawsuit.

"Mr. Woodson's head hit the floor so hard that Mr. Woodson could hear something crack," the lawsuit states. "Blood shot from Mr. Woodson's mouth."