The Kyle side was willing to go with the split jury because Ventura was suing for $15 million. He got $1.8 million.
Since the trial, Kyle's books have picked up in sales and the movie will be coming out in 2015 (directed by Clint Eastwood with Bradley Cooper as Kyle). Taya Kyle will be making a LOT more money none of which Ventura can touch. His suit has been satisfied for a far smaller amount than he wanted and he cannot sue again.
This a-hole gets his fraudulent blood money, but the world knows he is a POS and Taya Kyle and her kids will be more than set for life.
Thanks for the post, I love a happy ending! B^)