Louisiana to pay $9 million to a man who was shot in the back by state trooper during traffic stop
August 8, 2025
Louisiana officials have agreed to pay $9 million to a man who was partially paralyzed after a state trooper shot him in the back during a 2018 traffic stop in Baton Rouge. The state reached the settlement last month following a federal lawsuit brought by Clifton “Scotty” Dilley. The settlement is among the largest of its kind in the state’s history involving a police shooting. The shooting was mentioned in a U.S. Justice Department report this year that found that Louisiana State Police used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits for years. Dilley says he hopes his lawsuit will effect change in the state police.