Hunter Newton Milwaukie Police Settlement, Reported $18 Million Deal and New Clackamas County Lawsuit

A civil settlement has been reached between Hunter Newton’s family and the City of Milwaukie, nearly two years after two Milwaukie police officers shot Newton during a September 2024 traffic stop.

The settlement was announced September 29, 2026. KGW reported it as an $18 million settlement, but the City of Milwaukie’s official announcement does not state the dollar amount. The city says the agreement resolves the civil litigation arising from the shooting and is not an admission of liability.

At the same time, Newton and his family have filed a new federal lawsuit against Clackamas County and 14 sheriff’s deputies. That lawsuit is separate from the settlement with Milwaukie and concerns what the complaint alleges happened after Newton was shot, including a prolonged delay before he received medical treatment.

Is There a Claim Form or Deadline?

No. This is an individual civil-rights case, not a class action. There is no public claim form, settlement website, settlement administrator or claim deadline, and no payment for members of the public.

For another individual police-related settlement, see our coverage of the Cortez Bufford Family’s $1,687,483 Settlement With St. Louis Officer Lucas Roethlisberger Approved by Federal Judge.

Quick Facts

Detail	Information
Plaintiff	Hunter Newton and family
Settlement defendant	City of Milwaukie, Oregon
Reported settlement amount	$18,000,000, according to KGW; the city’s official release does not state the amount
Settlement announced	September 29, 2026
Shooting date	September 30, 2024
Location	Taco Bell drive-thru at Milwaukie Marketplace
Officers involved	Sgt. Eduardo Sanchez and Officer Kwasean Akom
Public claim form	None
Public claim deadline	None
New lawsuit	Newton et al. v. Clackamas County et al.
New federal case number	3:26-cv-01993
New lawsuit filed	September 25, 2026
Court	U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
New lawsuit defendants	Clackamas County and 14 sheriff’s deputies

The federal docket lists Hunter Newton, Brian Newton and Janette Johnson as plaintiffs. The case was assigned to Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo and asserts a civil-rights claim under 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

What Happened During the September 2024 Shooting?

The incident began shortly before 1 a.m. on September 30, 2024, when Milwaukie police stopped Newton during a traffic investigation at the Taco Bell at 11000 SE Oak Street.

According to the Clackamas County District Attorney’s Office, Newton was driving with a misdemeanor suspended license. Officers ordered him out of the vehicle, but he refused and resisted efforts to remove him. During the struggle, the officers fired their weapons and struck Newton. The officers were Sgt. Eduardo Sanchez and Officer Kwasean Akom.

Newton was seriously injured. The county said at the time that he was not armed. The City of Milwaukie later said investigators did not find a weapon at the scene. Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured an object being propelled from Newton’s vehicle that produced an explosion when it hit the ground, and witnesses reported hearing what they believed was a gunshot. The officers said they believed they heard a gunshot before firing.

Did a Grand Jury Charge the Officers?

No. The Oregon Department of Justice took over the criminal investigation at the request of the Clackamas County district attorney. On June 12, 2025, it announced that a Clackamas County grand jury found insufficient evidence to criminally charge the two officers, returning what Oregon officials call a “not true bill.”

That decision concerned potential criminal charges. It did not resolve potential civil claims for damages. The Milwaukie Police Department later completed its internal administrative investigation, and the city says Sanchez and Akom were cleared to return to work in September 2025.

What Did the City of Milwaukie Say About the Settlement?

The city announced on September 29 that it and Newton’s family had agreed to a civil settlement. The statement says the agreement concludes the civil litigation arising from the shooting and allows the parties to move forward without prolonged formal litigation. It specifically says civil settlement decisions should not be interpreted as an admission of liability.

The announcement does not break down the settlement, including attorney fees, expenses or the amount Newton or his family will receive.

Important: KGW reported the settlement at $18 million, but that amount should be treated as a reported figure until the settlement agreement, a court filing or an official city financial record confirms it.

Why Did Newton’s Family File a New Lawsuit Against Clackamas County?

The new federal lawsuit concerns a different part of the September 30, 2024 incident. Newton, Brian Newton and Janette Johnson filed Newton et al. v. Clackamas County et al., Case No. 3:26-cv-01993, on September 25, 2026, naming Clackamas County and 14 individual defendants.

According to the allegations reported from the complaint, sheriff’s deputies took control of the scene after Newton was shot and delayed letting medical personnel reach him. The complaint alleges paramedics arrived shortly after 1 a.m. but were kept from approaching Newton for roughly 34 to 40 minutes, depending on the report. It alleges deputies kept issuing commands to Newton even though he appeared unconscious and was bleeding from head injuries, and used less-lethal rounds during the standoff before approaching the vehicle so treatment could begin.

These are allegations in the lawsuit, not findings by a court.

What Injuries Does the Lawsuit Describe?

The complaint alleges Newton suffered catastrophic injuries, including traumatic brain injury, skull fractures and paralysis affecting his right side. It further alleges that the delay in treatment worsened his condition and resulted in permanent disabilities requiring long-term care.

The lawsuit seeks damages but does not establish that any defendant is legally responsible. The case was only filed on September 25, 2026, and the docket shows it at an early stage.

What Claims Does the Lawsuit Make?

According to reporting based on the complaint, the six-count lawsuit includes allegations of:

• excessive force under the Fourth Amendment;
• deliberate indifference to medical needs under the Fourteenth Amendment;
• negligence under Oregon law; and
• battery under state law.

The complaint also alleges Clackamas County maintained a pattern of delaying medical assistance to people injured in encounters with law enforcement.

Is the Settlement a Class Action? Can You File a Claim?

No to both. The settlement is an individual dispute between Newton’s family and the City of Milwaukie, and other people who have had encounters with Milwaukie police cannot file a claim under it. There is:

• no public claim form;
• no settlement website or administrator;
• no claim deadline;
• no opt-out process for the public; and
• no payment available to Milwaukie residents generally.

The separate federal lawsuit against Clackamas County is also not a class action and does not create a claim process for others.

Taxes and Trusts: General Information

Taxes. Under federal tax law, damages received on account of personal physical injuries or physical sickness are generally excludable from income, while amounts such as punitive damages and interest are generally taxable. The tax treatment of this settlement depends on how it is structured and allocated, and those details have not been made public.

Trusts. In cases involving catastrophic injuries, settlement money is sometimes placed in a court-supervised or special-needs trust to protect eligibility for government benefits. Whether that applies here has not been reported.

Attorney fees. Fee terms have not been made public.

What Happens Next in the Federal Lawsuit?

The federal docket shows discovery currently scheduled to be completed by January 25, 2027, and the joint alternative-dispute-resolution report and pretrial order currently due February 22, 2027. These dates can change. The lawsuit remains active even though the separate civil dispute with Milwaukie has been settled.

Key Dates

Event	Date
Milwaukie police shooting	September 30, 2024
Clackamas County investigation update	October 2024
Oregon DOJ announces grand jury “not true bill”	June 12, 2025
Milwaukie internal investigation completed	September 2025
New federal lawsuit filed	September 25, 2026
City of Milwaukie settlement announced	September 29, 2026
Discovery currently scheduled to close	January 25, 2027
ADR report and pretrial order currently due	February 22, 2027

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Hunter Newton receive an $18 million settlement?

KGW reported that Newton’s family reached an $18 million settlement with the City of Milwaukie. The city’s official announcement confirms a civil settlement but does not state the amount.

Is it a class action?

No. It is an individual civil settlement.

Is there a claim form?

No. The settlement does not provide payments to the general public.

What is the federal lawsuit case number?

Newton et al. v. Clackamas County et al., Case No. 3:26-cv-01993, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

Who is Newton suing in the new case?

The plaintiffs are Hunter Newton, Brian Newton and Janette Johnson. The defendants include Clackamas County and 14 individual defendants.

Did a grand jury charge the officers?

No. The Oregon Department of Justice said a Clackamas County grand jury found insufficient evidence to criminally charge Sgt. Eduardo Sanchez and Officer Kwasean Akom.

Did Milwaukie admit wrongdoing?

Not according to the city’s announcement, which says civil settlements should not be read as an admission of liability.

Does the new lawsuit mean a court found the deputies responsible?

No. The allegations have not been proven in court, and the case remains pending.

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• Cortez Bufford Family’s $1,687,483 Settlement With St. Louis Officer Lucas Roethlisberger Approved by Federal Judge
• McDonough County Settles Fatal Police Chase Lawsuit for $1,500,000 — Mellenthin v. County of McDonough, No. 4:23-cv-04187

Sources and Court Records

1. City of Milwaukie, official update on the September 30, 2024 officer-involved shooting and the September 29, 2026 civil settlement: https://www.milwaukieoregon.gov/business_detail_T13_R238.php
2. U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon docket, Newton et al. v. Clackamas County et al., No. 3:26-cv-01993: https://dockets.justia.com/docket/oregon/ordce/3%3A2026cv01993/196845
3. Oregon Department of Justice, June 12, 2025 announcement on the grand jury decision: https://www.doj.state.or.us/media-home/news-media-releases/clackamas-county-grand-jury-finds-insufficient-evidence-for-criminal-charges-in-milwaukie-shooting-involving-police/
4. Clackamas County, October 2, 2024 update: https://www.clackamas.us/news/2024-10-02/update-on-milwaukie-police-department-officer-involved-shooting-from-sept-30
5. Clackamas County, October 9, 2024 update: https://www.clackamas.us/news/2024-10-09/oct-9-update-on-milwaukie-police-department-officer-involved-shooting-from-sept-30
6. KPTV, September 29, 2026, report on the lawsuit: https://www.kptv.com/2026/09/29/lawsuit-claims-clackamas-co-deputies-withheld-medical-care-40-minutes-after-police-shooting/
7. KGW, September 29, 2026, report on the reported $18 million settlement

About the Author

Israr Ahmad researches U.S. lawsuits, settlements and court records for AllAboutLawyer.com, explaining legal developments in plain English for general readers.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Court cases and settlements can change. Review the underlying court records or consult a qualified attorney about your own circumstances.