West Valley City settles lawsuit with police officer who shot Danielle Willard, but appeal is planned

West Valley City and former police officer Shaun Cowley have settled the last claim in his lawsuit against the municipality, though Cowley still plans to file an appeal to a higher court.

Cowley, who almost 5 1/2 years ago fired the bullet that killed drug suspect Danielle Willard, and the city on Tuesday filed a joint motion saying an agreement had been reached on the final claim — that West Valley City violated Cowley’s Fourth Amendment rights by searching his locker.