Sampson and Livers sued him and the Nebraska law enforcement agencies and investigators who had tried to build the case against them.

They settled separately with state and county authorities for $2.6 million, leaving only the claims against Kofoed.

In 2013, U.S. District Judge Joseph F. Bataillon entered a $6.6 million judgment against him in the civil rights case, and Sampson's and Livers' attorneys filed garnishment claims against St. Paul Travelers Cos. in an effort to get the money.

Bataillon later determined the policy afforded coverage. But in his order Wednesday, the judge didn't award interest on the judgment, which would've added thousands.

Bataillon did award nearly $233,000 in attorney fees, despite attorneys for St. Paul arguing it would be premature, pending their coming appeal over the court's decision on coverage.

Within 14 days, attorneys for Sampson and Livers are to submit calculations for the proportionate share of the $5 million each should get.

And the court will enter an order directing the payment.

Attorneys on either side did not return messages Wednesday seeking comment on the decision.

Reach the writer at 402-473-7237 or lpilger@journalstar.com. On Twitter @LJSpilger.

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