The family of Clare Nowland, a 95-year-old aged care resident who died last May after allegedly being Tasered by police officer Kristian White has resolved a civil lawsuit against the state of New South Wales.
After the alleged Tasering, the great-grandmother fell and hit her head, leaving her in a critical condition. She died in hospital the following week..
Nowland's family sued NSW Government following her death.
In February, the parties entered mediation. The case was adjourned to March 14, but the matter was closed on 26 February.
The family's lawyer, Sam Tierney, issued a statement, saying, "The estate of the late Mrs Clare Nowland confirms that the district court proceedings against the state of New South Wales have been discontinued on confidential terms.
"The estate and Nowland family will not be making any further comments at this time in view of the ongoing criminal proceedings involving Kristian White."
The incident occurred in at Yallambee Lodge aged care home in Cooma, 114km south of Canberra, which has been bought by aged care turnaround specialists Respect Aged Care. Respect plans to eventually close the home and transfer residents to its expanded Hudson House, which is nearby.
