GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - The family of a South Carolina man killed when John Ludwig drove his Maserati into a home has settled a civil case for $3 million.
The Greenville News reported Wednesday a probate judge has approved the settlement between Greenville businessman John Ludwig and the estate of 62-year-old Frederic William Bardsley III. Ludwig was ordered to serve three years probation and perform 500 hours of community service earlier this week after he pleaded guilty to reckless homicide. Ludwig had been charged with murder before agreeing to plead guilty to the lesser charge.
The settlement approved by Probate Judge Deborah Faulker gives Bardsley's estate $1 million from Ludwig's car insurance company and $2 million from Ludwig's former company.
The Bardsley's family attorney would not talk about the settlement.
Solicitor Bob Ariail told The Greenville News that his case was weakened by the $3 million civil settlement, which was struck just days before he presented his case. He also told the paper that the family's unwillingness to talk also hampered his case.
We will have more on this story today on News Channel 7.
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