It's clear from the report that the case was settled by agreement. The judge didn't find that there was any contributory negligence from not wearing a helmet. So as a lawyer, it's not much of a story. Other than demonstrating that insurance companies are weasels, but that's hardly news.
http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/cyclists-brain-injury-award-cut-e750k-wore-no-helmet/