The 12-member jury in Port Orchard concluded a multi-week negligence trial by finding Clallam County 95 percent at fault for the catastrophic training incident, while assigning 5 percent comparative fault to Murphy.
Severe nerve damage, chronic complex regional pain, and persistent osteomyelitis infections steadily eroded functional mobility.
Clallam County administrative leaders and prosecuting attorneys did not respond to inquiries regarding post-trial motions or potential appeals.
This cross-county venue selection stems from Washington state procedural law governing civil actions against county governments.
Officers operating in modern tactical environments wear bulky ballistic plate carriers, radio microphones, communication cables, and heavy over-the-ear hearing protection.
A Kitsap County Superior Court jury in Port Orchard has awarded $30.18 million to former deputy Matthew Murphy after a training rifle entanglement led to leg amputation.