A federal jury has awarded Daniel Reiff of Macomb County $4 million in compensatory damages and $50,000 in punitive damages after he lost an eye due to what was deemed excessive force by Clinton Township Police Officer Broc Setty. The incident occurred when Reiff tried to flee during a response to a non-emergency call about a "suspicious person," and Setty punched him in the face, causing his eye to be "squished like a grape," as reported by Audacy.
Medical testimony revealed that Reiff also suffered multiple facial fractures requiring several surgeries and permanent metal implants. The case shows the serious consequences of police misconduct and enforces accountability for the use of excessive force.
A federal jury found in favor of Daniel Reiff after he lost an eye and suffered facial injuries in a 2021 incident involving Clinton Township Police Officer Broc Setty, according to ClickOnDetroit. The jury rejected the defense’s argument that Reiff’s mental health and substance use should reduce the claim. Reiff continues to deal with physical and psychological effects, and his attorneys said the case was fought to uphold constitutional rights and law enforcement accountability, with trial counsel Michael Jones saying, "This verdict is about accountability and equal justice under the law," as obtained by Metro Times.
