The retirement struggle of a Yozgat native expatriate in New York: sued the NYPD
Yozgat native İlbey Aykaç, who served 23 years in the US Army and 20 years with the New York Police Department, said he has been fighting for a disability retirement for seven years after work accidents and surgeries, and sued the NYPD. Aykaç claims he has been subjected to discrimination.
Ilbey Aykaç, who resides in the United States and is from Yozgat, has launched a legal battle to secure the right to early retirement after years of military and police service. Aykaç, who stated he served 23 years in the U.S. Army and 20 years in the New York Police Department (NYPD), has been fighting for about 7 years to retire early.
At 13, she went to America.
Born in Yozgat and raised in Alaca district of Çorum, İlbey Aykaç moved to the United States at age 13 in 1995. Aykaç, who pursued his education in the United States, completed two years of university education after finishing middle and high school.
Then, Aykaç, who served in the U.S. Army, completed a total of 23 years of military service, four on active duty and the remainder in the reserve forces. Aykaç also worked for 20 years in the New York Police Department.
Three work accidents were suffered, and two surgeries were performed.
Aykaç, who stated during his duty period that he had experienced three work accidents, reported due to health problems that he underwent surgery on his neck and right leg.
Aykaç said he wanted to retire on disability because of the ailments he suffered and the conditions of his duty, but he has not received a result in this process for years.
"I Think I Have Been Subjected to Discrimination"
Aykaç, who argued that some employees in similar circumstances had been granted disability retirement, claimed that he was not granted the same right. Stating that he believes he was subjected to discrimination because of his Turkish and Muslim identity, Aykaç pursued a judicial path against the New York Police Department after his ordeal.
Aykaç's discrimination claims and the dispute over his right to disability retirement will be evaluated in the judicial process. The court will issue the final decision on the veracity of the claims and the parties' legal responsibilities.
Seven-Year Struggle Moved to Court
İlbey Aykaç, who said he served in the U.S. Army and the New York Police Department for years, says the fight for his retirement right has been ongoing for seven years following three workplace accidents and two surgeries.
While it is wondered how Aykaç's legal fight against the NYPD will conclude, the case's evaluation on discrimination allegations and disability retirement rights will become clear after the judicial process.
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