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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Even though the standard of proof is lower in the civil trial, the O’Keefe’s will have a tougher time prevailing over Karen now that there is so much evidence available that John was not hit by a car.

I wonder if they’ll try to settle with Karen’s insurance company rather than go to a trial, now that they’ve seen the compelling evidence. They could walk away with nothing if the civil trial jury sees the evidence the same way this jury did. 
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Her insurance won't give them anything.  She didn't cause his death.  What exactly would they be settling?  There is no way they should pursue this any longer.  They will lose and waste a ton of money. [/quote]

Wouldn’t taking this to trial be really expensive compared to, say, throwing the O’Keefe’s $50k? I’m honestly asking, I have no idea how this works.

I think there is incentive for the bars not to settle because it may impact their liquor license? But I thought the insurance company would be all about whatever is cheapest.[/quote]

I suspect that a guilty verdict would have made the wrongful death an easy win for the family. The fact that it’s not guilty plus there is so much evidence pointing to the likelihood that he was not even hit by a car could make it so much more difficult for them to win.

I think if a civil jury believes he wasn’t hit by a car, they wouldn’t hold the two bars liable because Karen didn’t hit him. Although, I wonder if they could be held liable for over serving him if the jury thinks he fell backwards because he had had too many drinks. 
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