BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) A passenger in a car that hit a police cruiser two years ago is suing officers on accusations they used excessive force.

Antonio Lostaunau has filed a federal lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport. He claims he was kicked, hit and stomped by officers and bitten by a police dog following the crash with the cruiser on Dec. 25, 2012. He says he has permanent leg disability.

The 22-year-old Lostaunau says he was not resisting and pleaded with the officers to stop assaulting him.

The Connecticut Post reports that city officials did not immediately return emails seeking comment.

Police were pursuing the driver, Josue Jimenez, who was accused of driving through stop signs.

Jimenez's car collided with the police car, injuring two officers.