Some such lawsuits end up in court where a jury can award massive settlements that are whittled down on appeal. Taylor was shot to death by officers acting on a no-knock warrant. McDonald’s family sued for $16 million — a million for every bullet — but settled for $5 million. AdGray’s family agreed to a $6.4 million settlement with the city in September 2015. Castile’s mother reached a $3 million settlement and his girlfriend was paid $800,000 by the city of St. Anthony and others.