 While , Jones and his attorneys initially hailed the verdict as a victory for the county because of the relatively low damages award , after the judge awarded the plaintiffs an additional $ 1 @.@ 9 million in legal fees , DeKalb County ultimately agreed to pay the plaintiffs a total of $ 1 @.@ 3 million for legal fees and damages in April 19 , 2011 post @-@ trial settlement . 
