No, that was simply a hypothetical sum for illustration purposes. My guess is that the family would be happy with some type of confidential out-of-court settlement and that happens on occasion.talltex wrote:Did you see or hear that that was the amount being sought? I haven't heard that in any of the links listed on this page, but I would be surprised if the amount sued for wasn't higher than that.dlh wrote:In my 62 years on this earth I do not believe I have ever read a headline as follows: Texas Jury Awards Family Five Million Dollars Against Police in Wrongful Death Lawsuit....
Maybe this case will be the first but my gut tells me "I doubt it." We will see how it plays out in the courtroom.
dlh
I just do not see a jury being sympathetic with the victim in this case given the facts as I understand them. I could be wrong. Let's see how it plays out.
dlh
