Victim awarded damages for excessive force during arrest

Item

Incident Title
Victim awarded damages for excessive force during arrest
Incident ID
221113
Incident Description
Huynh was sued in civil court for an on-duty incident which occurred in 1998, along with the other officers who arrested the Plaintiff and the EPS itself. The Plaintiff alleged that the officers who arrested her used excessive force causing physical, emotional, and mental damage. Huynh and a second officer dragged the Plaintiff along the floor when she refused to leave, and the second officer kicked her in the head. The Court found EPS liable and awarded damages.
Incident Date
1998
Incident City
Edmonton
Type of Abuse
Physical violence
Authority Involved
Edmonton Police Service
Officer Name
Huynh
Submission Source
External Database Import
Submission Source Affiliation
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Collection
Alberta Police Misconduct Database
Additional Details
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Archive Publication Date
July 31, 2022
Archive Last Update
July 31, 2022
Tags
assault; excessive force; on-duty; causing a disturbance; racial slurs; violent act; injuries
Confidentiality/Restrictions
From published source
Complaint Resolution
civil suit
Item sets
Alberta Police Misconduct Database