Family Criticizes $5M Taser Death Settlement

The family of Brent Thompson, who died after being tased by Deputy Lorenzo Lujan and subsequently run over by a vehicle on I-25, will receive a $5 million settlement from Larimer County. Thompson, who was pulled over for expired tags, ran from the deputy and was tased, causing him to collapse onto the interstate where he was struck by an oncoming car. The incident has been widely criticized as an example of reckless disregard for human life, with the family's attorneys and public statements emphasizing the preventable nature of the tragedy. Despite the settlement, the family expressed that justice has not been served as no disciplinary actions were taken against Lujan, who remains employed. The Larimer County Sheriff's Office and District Attorney's Office have been scrutinized for their handling of the case, although they used the incident as a training opportunity for deputies. The settlement was largely influenced by the direction of the insurers involved, according to county officials.