Comment by ajross
2 hours ago
> The money paid to Bushart ultimately is no skin off the government's back.
The suit was filed against Perry County, TN, not the state or federal government. A quick google says that its budget is $33M, so in fact this is a very impactful settlement for the county.
Their insurance rates will go up. Its not like they are cutting a check from their county budget...
*County taxpayers. The people who actually work for the country won't face any consequences.