Man sues City of Reno over use of <b>facial recognition</b>

Man sues City of Reno over use of facial recognition

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A man claiming to have been wrongfully arrested at the Peppermill is now suing the City of Reno.

According to court documents, back in 2023, Jason Killinger was at the Peppermill when facial recognition software identified him as a man who was earlier barred from the property.

Killinger was arrested and taken to the Washoe County Detention Facility for fingerprint testing to confirm his identity. Killinger was determined to not be the man in question and he was released.

In 2025, he sued the arresting officer, alleging fabrication of evidence and excessive force. The court denied the claim of wrongful arrest.

In a new filing, a district court has granted his request to add the City of Reno as a new defendant in the case, as well as a new municipal liability claim against the city.