I disagree. First it was probably their insurance company that dictated the Settlement. Any business would be foolish to roll the dice with jury. What would they do if the Jury finds them guilty and awards $50 Million. After their insurance max is tapped, then they go after property. I don't know if these were town-homes owned by the tenants or just apartments. If it is Homeowners they could be on the hook to cover the balance through a special assessment. It sucks but with today's ligation rules, IMHO you always try to settle....
I think they settled because they’re afraid of being called ‘racist’...