You're joking, right? Are you a Lawyer?
Negligence cases are intended to identify and penalize the wrong-doer (Intent of the Law), but have become, of course, a pursuit of the deepest pockets one can find to maximize Lawyers' income.
It doesn't matter what the Law intended; it only matters what former-Lawyer Judges Rule to enrich the Lawyer Brotherhood.
Stupidity and recklessness by Public Employees ALWAYS cost the Taxpayer, NOT the perp.
Lawyers know the money is in the Taxpayers' pockets, and that's where they aim.....Deal with it.
No. "The settlement, which allows both sides to avoid a trial"
Did you read the article?
"Los Angeles police spokesman Chris No said the settlement does not affect the department's investigation into the shooting by the two officers.