Ohio city settles suit over man’s stun gun injury for $2.25M

PAINESVILLE (AP) — A man left with permanent brain damage after being shocked by a police stun gun has agreed to a settle a federal lawsuit against the northeast Ohio city of Painesville for $2.25 million.

The settlement on behalf of David and Rebecca Nall was announced Tuesday. Court documents say a Painesville police officer responding to a noise complaint in June 2010 caused permanent injuries when he used a stun to shock Nall four times longer than recommended.

Attorneys for the couple say a probate court must approve the settlement amount that will pay for David Nall’s care, accumulated expenses and legal fees. The settlement also requires Painesville to review police training on the use of stun guns.

An attorney representing Painesville in the lawsuit didn’t return messages on Tuesday.