Aurora, Colorado, Reaches $15M Settlement With Elijah McClain's Family

Elijah McClain's family reached a $15 million settlement with the city over a federal lawsuit following McClain's death in 2019. McClain, a 23-year-old, died after being stopped by police while walking home. The encounter turned physical, leading to McClain being placed in a chokehold and injected with a sedative, resulting in cardiac arrest. The family filed a civil rights lawsuit against the city and first responders, which was settled recently.

What was the amount agreed upon to settle the federal lawsuit related to Elijah McClain?

• $20 million

• $10 million

• $25 million

• $15 million

In what year did the incident involving Elijah McClain occur?

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021

• 2018

Why was Elijah McClain stopped by the police?

• He was suspected of theft

• He was jaywalking

• He looked 'sketchy'

• He was speeding

What action did the first responders take that led to McClain's cardiac arrest?

• Used a taser

• Injected a sedative

• Handcuffed him

• Used pepper spray

Who filed the federal civil rights lawsuit against the city?

• The first responders

• The police department

• Elijah McClain's family

• Local government