Junior Princivil, a former USPS Carrier Technician, has filed a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service, the United States of America, Post Master Adela E. Livingston, and his manager Reginald Eshun, alleging racial discrimination and harassment that culminated in a physical assault.
The complaint was filed on August 26, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York.
Princivil, a Haitian male who worked at the Fort Hamilton Station in Brooklyn, claims that his manager, Eshun, a Nigerian national, subjected him to a pattern of harassment and intimidation beginning in May 2023.
According to the complaint, Princivil faced hostile treatment, including being singled out for uniform inspections and other disciplinary actions not imposed on his coworkers. When Princivil wore a non-issued jacket on a cold day due to lack of uniform allowance, Eshun reportedly threatened to remove him from his position for dress code violations.
The situation escalated on July 3, 2024, when Princivil used a restroom in Eshun’s office during an emergency. This incident led to an alleged physical assault by Eshun, who reportedly placed Princivil in a chokehold and threatened his life in front of witnesses. Eshun was later arrested and charged with criminal assault.
Princivil alleges that USPS officials failed to address his repeated complaints about Eshun’s conduct, contributing to a hostile work environment.
He is seeking economic damages, injunctive relief, and a declaratory judgment under 42 U.S.C. §1981 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. His claim includes compensatory damages exceeding $3 million and punitive damages against the individual defendants.
The case is docketed as 25-4737 in the Eastern District of New York.
Source: 125cv04737_Princivil_v_United_States_of_America_Complaint_Eastern_District_New_York.pdf