[JoeRedskin]

Originally Posted by Gary84Clark

Anyway, he got away with murder. I Imagine if he had shot a dog or himself he would be in jail. I reason their should be some murder convictions appealed due to this ruling. The civil litigation is gonna be a beast. I would hate to be in that Home Owners Association, they are about to kick out some millions in the upcoming wrongful death suit. Besides, the fact Zimmerman was acting as a neighborhood watch may put him reach of the Feds. If so, he still might face penalties.

The HO Assoc. has already settled for an undisclosed amount thought to be in excess of $1M.

Trayvon Martin Family Settles with Homeowners Assn. For Over $1M - Atlanta Black Star

Robert Taylor, founding partner of Taylor & Carls P.A., a law firm that represents homeowner associations but has no connection to the Retreat at Twin Lakes, told the Orlando Sentinel that the settlement did not mean the association admitted any wrongdoing or liability. Taylor said the decision to settle was most likely a business decision.

“It’s really nothing more than a risk-versus-reward analysis,” Taylor said.

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“It is understood and agreed that the payment made herein is not to be construed as an admission of any liability by or on behalf of the releasing parties; but instead the monies being paid hereunder is consideration for avoiding litigation, the uncertainties stemming from litigation as well as to protect and secure the good name and good will of the released parties,” said the language in the settlement.