A Freeport man who became a quadriplegic after suffering a stroke has received $10 million to settle his medical-malpractice suit, the plaintiff’s attorney said. This is the highest verdict or settlement ever reported in Stephenson County in northwestern Illinois. Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Theresa L. Ursin approved the settlement last week for Jacob P. Backus, 41. Backus’ attorneys were prohibited from identifying the hospital named as a defendant in the case as part of the settlement agreement …