SEATTLE — Seattle City Attorney Ann Davison agreed to a $10 million settlement brought by more than 50 people related to the 2020 protests that began after the murder of George Floyd.
“This decision was the best financial decision for the city considering risk, cost, and insurance,” said Davison. “The case has been a significant drain on the time and resources of the city and would have continued to be so through an estimated three-month trial that was scheduled to begin in May.”
The city is not admitting wrongdoing, which included allegations that plaintiffs were injured by police during the protests.
“This settlement resolves the majority of the remaining claims arising out of the 2020 demonstration period and is a big step toward allowing the City to focus on the important work of today, while moving forward from events four years ago,” said Davison.
