The kid shot at a Fox in Deer season. That was a fatal mistake for this kid. My understanding from reading this thread, is the kid was convicted in criminal court. Its now a "cival" matter. If this was my wife - I would do the same thing! How much she is entitled to is the million $$ question. What is reasonble compensation. If the kid/man has a homeowners policy,he should be covered under policy.

The woman no matter what her intentions were or are then or now should be entitled to some sort of compensation from this kid(who was negligent/convicted). I don't know about PA but in most jurisdictions I've ever heard of - No intent or Negligance need be proven in a cival matter. His bullet struck her in the head. Thats the down and dirty fact.

The fact he WAS convicted in criminal court is icing on the cake. Remember the O.J. Simpson fiasco trial. He was equitted of double murder but later had to pay millions in a cival suit. But - O.J. Didn't do it because the glove didn't fit.

My .02