Or... press charges against him while officers have him detained in handcuffs. Winning money in a civil case doesn't take the dangerous, "bully," off the streets.
Are you acquainted with tort law, muffin?
If so, you'd know that tort (not tart like your sweetie) is designed to punish a person or group or business with civil penalties. The framers of U.S. and English tort law intended to 1. Make sure the same injurious action by the defendant does not reoccur via sanctions and 2. That the injured person or group is compensated for physical injury, defamation, conversion or false imprisonment.
In other words, if little Zeke uses battery again, he knows of his coming liability. Liability is designed to punish and help avoid future incidents. Think of it as a Gooddell suspension.
Now, are you saying if I pushed down your mom or you that that is OK with you? A civil action against me won't take me off the streets, but it might make me think twice about making you cry again, oaf.