The family of actorBill Paxtonhas settled a wrongful death lawsuit filed after his passing five years ago.

Now they have agreed to settle the case, according to a court filing obtained by theAssociated Presson Friday.

The defendants countered that the Paxton family was fully aware of the risks and still agreed to the procedure.

SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 18: Actor Bill Paxton attends day 1 of the WIRED Cafe at Comic-Con on July 18, 2013 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/WireImage)

Bill Paxton.Michael Kovac/WireImage

The terms of the new resolution are confidential, and it is awaiting a judge’s approval.

Representatives for Paxton did not immediately respond to EW’s requests for comment.

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