I assume Ms. Rossum doesn’t have any money or realistic earning potential.

The county has appealed. Does anyone know the legal issues around this case? How predictable is the outcome upon appeal? It’s just an ignorant first impression, but this case seems like a stretch (I’m not sure I see causation/duty) and it could fail upon appeal.

If it is a risky appeal, the De Villers may simply wind up settling for a few hundred thousand dollars.

The plaintiff’s attorney seems like a decent person http://www.thegomezfirm.com/