Cleveland County Pays $20M in Shannon Hanchett Settlement | Oklahoma City News

Cleveland County is settling a $20 million lawsuit over the death of Shannon Hanchett, a beloved 38-year-old baker and mother of two who died in county jail in December 2022. The settlement, approved by a 2-to-1 vote of commissioners despite dissent over taxpayer cost, will be paid out through 2029—with $18 million covered by taxpayers and $2 million by insurance. Her family says it brings closure and support for her children, while the lawsuit claims jail staff ignored her deteriorating health. Investigations continue, and legal action may still target the private medical provider involved. Though the sheriff’s office denies wrongdoing, officials hope this tragedy sparks lasting reform. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0aa969358d6ff440