New Haven Police Van Paralysis Leads to Record $45M Settlement, Officers Charged

$45 million settlement reached for man paralyzed in police van ride in New Haven, Connecticut, the largest in U.S. history for police misconduct.
Richard "Randy" Cox injured his neck in 2022 when police van braked hard, leaving him paralyzed.
Video footage showed officers accusing Cox of being drunk and not believing he was injured.
Two police officers fired and face criminal charges for violating officer conduct rules.
$30 million of settlement covered by New Haven's insurance, remainder paid by city.