California Man Wins $20M Settlement After Being Paralyzed During Police Traffic Stop

Man Left Paralyzed After Police Traffic Stop Wins $20 Million Settlement

Californian veteran Gregory Gross was awarded one of the largest settlements in the state’s history after he was slammed onto the floor by officers during a traffic stop in April 2020.

Police had accused Gross of driving under the influence and causing a slow-speed crash, and used ‘pain compliance’ techniques on him, expressing their disbelief when he told them ‘I can’t breathe’ and ‘I can’t feel my legs’.

A video showing the incident was released by Gross’ lawyers after he sued the Yuba City Police Department in 2022.

 

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Gross suffered a broken neck and had to have two surgeries to fuse his spine afterwards.

He claimed that the use of force applied by the officers left him unable to care for himself or walk, as well as leaving him requiring 24-hour nursing care for the rest of his life.

The police agreed to a settlement of around $20 million. Gross’ attorney Moseley Collins said: “We are not against the police.

“We are for the police, but we are against police brutality when it occurs.”